- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Estrella Vista Elementary School held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040444002771 · Avondale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 19.8:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Estrella Vista Elementary School held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Estrella Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- Country Place
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- This school
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- Fine Arts Acad
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- Littleton Elem
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- Collier Elemen
Collier Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Estrella Vista Elementary School reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrella Vista Elementary School compares
Estrella Vista Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,493
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~893 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.