Enrollment
91
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of Arizona schools and 33% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 91 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
The surrounding Fowler Elementary District (4273) spends $10,395 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students) and Sun Canyon School (563 students) alongside Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy compares
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Elementary District (4273), which includes Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy.
$10,395
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
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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 an 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 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. 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.
Is Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy a good school?
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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