Enrollment
116
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040399003708
Combs Online School for Success — San Tan Vly, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Combs Online School for Success, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
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
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Combs Online School for Success compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Combs Online School for Success reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 76% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 193 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding J O Combs Unified School District (4445) spends $9,789 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.0% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Combs Online School for Success 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 58% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 19% | — | — |
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
28:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,789
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 193 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 116 Top 19% in Arizona — larger than 81% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 28:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040399003708
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 193:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which includes Combs Online School for Success.
$9,789
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
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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 other 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 28:1, which is 58% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN TAN VLY, AZ.
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 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.