- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Cartwright Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cartwright Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040168003737
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartwright Virtual Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 130
- students enrolled
Cartwright Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartwright Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168003737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
130 on latest CCD 040168003737 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cartwright Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school 130
Cartwright Virtual Academy
130 students
What this shows Cartwright Virtual Academy reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartwright Virtual Academy compares
Cartwright Virtual Academy vs Arizona and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cartwright Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartwright Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cartwright Virtual Academy
How many students attend Cartwright Virtual Academy?
Cartwright Virtual Academy has 130 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartwright Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartwright Virtual Academy is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartwright Virtual Academy?
Cartwright Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cartwright Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartwright Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Cartwright Virtual Academy, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.