- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040304003240
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fountain Hills · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 55
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ.
School address
District: Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Arizona
NCES ID 040304003240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+45.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040304003240 · Fountain Hills, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students)
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+45.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Mount
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
382 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills High School
347 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Middle School
250 students
- This school 55
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Fountain Hills Virtual Academy reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Hills Virtual Academy compares
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$12,403
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 55 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.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) reports $12,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Hills Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
How many students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain Hills, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Fountain Hills, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fountain Hills Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Fountain Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Besides Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) also operates Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students), Fountain Hills High School (347 students), and Fountain Hills Middle School (250 students). See the Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) district page for the complete list.