- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040306003696
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 91
- students enrolled
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · Arizona
NCES ID 040306003696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-62.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 040306003696 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Maria Middle School (591 students)
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-62.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Maria Mi
Santa Maria Middle School
591 students
- Sun Canyon Sch
Sun Canyon School
563 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Middle School
553 students
- Tuscano Elemen
Tuscano Elementary School
532 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Elementary School
532 students
- This school 91
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
91 students
What this shows Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy compares
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,609
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler Elementary District (4273) reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Canyon School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscano Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~91 students)
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 an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 57.
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 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Besides Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy, Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students), Sun Canyon School (563 students), and Western Valley Middle School (553 students). See the Fowler Elementary District (4273) district page for the complete list.