Enrollment
91
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040306003696
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fowler Elementary District (4273) spends $11,620 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Fowler Elementary School District 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 17% | — | — |
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,620
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
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 91 Top 17% in Arizona — larger than 83% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040306003696
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Elementary District (4273), which includes Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy.
$11,620
Per student
-23%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 45.2%
Federal 13.9%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy?
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy?
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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.