Enrollment
80
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040034802241
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology — Coolidge, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 81
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology reports 80 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 70% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) spends $92,362 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.5% from local sources (property taxes), 75.6% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 73% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$92,362
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 80 Top 16% in Arizona — larger than 84% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 4.7:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040034802241
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 26.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385), which includes Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology.
$92,362
Per student
+513%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+374%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 75.6%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
How many students attend Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology?
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in COOLIDGE, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology is 4.7:1, which is 73% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 70% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in COOLIDGE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology?
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.