Enrollment
881
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040026802092 Charter school
Desert View Academy — Yuma, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Desert View Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
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: Juniper Tree Academy (79064) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Desert View Academy reports 881 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Juniper Tree Academy (79064) spends $8,888 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.7% from local sources (property taxes), 80.1% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Desert View Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 881 | top 88% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$8,888
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 881 Top 88% in Arizona — larger than 12% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040026802092
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 19.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juniper Tree Academy (79064), which includes Desert View Academy.
$8,888
Per student
-41%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 80.1%
Federal 17.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Desert View Academy
How many students attend Desert View Academy?
Desert View Academy has 881 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in YUMA, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert View Academy?
The largest demographic group at Desert View Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in YUMA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert View Academy?
Desert View Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 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. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.