- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Florence Virtual Academy held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040292003195 · Florence, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 25.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Florence Virtual Academy held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Florence Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school 155
Florence Virtual Academy
155 students
What this shows Florence Virtual Academy reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Virtual Academy compares
Florence Virtual Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,483
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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Standard public school
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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
Nationwide other 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 (~155 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.