Enrollment
116
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Vly, AZ
Combs Online School for Success
Federal NCES profile for Combs Online School for Success, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399003708
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combs Online School for Success earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in San Tan Vly · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 116
- students enrolled
Combs Online School for Success has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Combs Online School for Success ranks #1 of 3 schools in San Tan Vly, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399003708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Combs Online School for Success compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Combs Online School for Success
Combs Online School for Success is a mid-sized combined-grade school in San Tan Vly, Arizona, enrolling 116 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Arizona schools and 128% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding J O Combs Unified School District (4445) spends $8,666 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students) and J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students) alongside Combs Online School for Success.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Combs Online School for Success compares
Combs Online School for Success on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.7:1 | ▲ 128% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
38.7:1
students per teacher
- 128% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Combs Online School for Success is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which includes Combs Online School for Success.
$8,666
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.9%
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.
How Combs Online School for Success Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Combs Online School for Success's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Combs Online School for Success
How many students attend Combs Online School for Success?
Combs Online School for Success has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Vly, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Combs Online School for Success?
The student-teacher ratio at Combs Online School for Success is 38.7:1, which is 128% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 146% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combs Online School for Success?
The largest demographic group at Combs Online School for Success is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in San Tan Vly, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combs Online School for Success?
Combs Online School for Success has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Combs Online School for Success rank among schools in San Tan Vly?
By Resource Investment Index, Combs Online School for Success ranks #1 of 3 schools in San Tan Vly, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Vly on the city page.
Is Combs Online School for Success a good school?
Combs Online School for Success earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Combs Online School for Success, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.
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