Enrollment
155
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Florence Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Florence Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292003195
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Virtual Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 155
- students enrolled
Florence Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292003195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Virtual Academy
Florence Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, Arizona, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Arizona schools and 52% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $8,692 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Florence's public schools, it stands alongside American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 (1,079 students): Florence Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students) and Florence High School (857 students) alongside Florence Virtual Academy.
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 Florence Virtual Academy compares
Florence Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,692
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Florence Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Unified School District (4437), which includes Florence Virtual Academy.
$8,692
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Florence Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Florence K-8
Standard public school
805 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Magma Ranch K8 School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~155 students)
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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 public school in Florence, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy is 25.8:1, which is 52% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Virtual Academy rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Virtual Academy a good school?
Florence Virtual Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Florence Virtual Academy, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.
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