Enrollment
155
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040292003195
Florence Virtual Academy — Florence, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Florence Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
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: Florence Unified School District (4437) · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Florence Virtual Academy reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 75% 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 95% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $9,579 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.4% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), 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 Florence Virtual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 75% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 24% | — | — |
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
31:1
students per teacher
— 75% 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
$9,579
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 310 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 155 Top 24% in Arizona — larger than 76% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 31:1 +75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040292003195
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 40.0%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Unified School District (4437), which includes Florence Virtual Academy.
$9,579
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.0%
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
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Virtual Academy
How many students attend Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy has 155 students enrolled. It is a other school in Florence, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy is 31:1, which is 75% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Florence Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Florence, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.