- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Creighton Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Creighton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040243003743
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creighton Virtual Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 19
- students enrolled
Creighton Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creighton Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243003743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Creighton Virtual Academy shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-67.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 040243003743 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 2.7:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Creighton Virtual Academy shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-67.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Creighton Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- This school 19
Creighton Virtual Academy
19 students
What this shows Creighton Virtual Academy reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creighton Virtual Academy compares
Creighton Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 84% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,023
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 5.3%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Creighton Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creighton Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creighton Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Creighton Virtual Academy
How many students attend Creighton Virtual Academy?
Creighton Virtual Academy has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creighton Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creighton Virtual Academy is 2.7:1, which is 84% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creighton Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Creighton Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creighton Virtual Academy?
Creighton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Creighton Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Creighton Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 116 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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Creighton Virtual Academy, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.