Enrollment
55
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040304003240
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy — Fountain Hills, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
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: Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy reports 55 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 55 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) spends $12,075 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 2 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 Fountain Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 | top 12% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$12,075
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 55 Top 12% in Arizona — larger than 88% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040304003240
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 55:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), which includes Fountain Hills Virtual Academy.
$12,075
Per student
-20%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 13.0%
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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other school in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.