Enrollment
893
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avondale, AZ
Estrella Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Estrella Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040444002771
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estrella Vista Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estrella Vista Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444002771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estrella Vista Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estrella Vista Elementary School
Estrella Vista Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 893 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 893 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Avondale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sun Valley Academy-Avondale (479 students): Estrella Vista Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students) and Country Place Elementary (900 students) alongside Estrella Vista Elementary School.
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 Estrella Vista Elementary School compares
Estrella Vista Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 75% in Arizona - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Estrella Vista Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Estrella Vista Elementary School.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Estrella Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estrella Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Avondale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~893 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Estrella Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Estrella Vista Elementary School?
Estrella Vista Elementary School has 893 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Vista Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrella Vista Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Estrella Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Estrella Vista Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella Vista Elementary School?
Estrella Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estrella Vista Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, 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 Avondale on the city page.
Is Estrella Vista Elementary School a good school?
Estrella Vista Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Estrella Vista Elementary School, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Country Place Elementary (900 students), and Fine Arts Academy (811 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.
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