- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avondale, AZ
Lesd Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lesd Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040444003760
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lesd Online Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 34
- students enrolled
Lesd Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lesd Online Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444003760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lesd Online Academy shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-45.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 040444003760 · Avondale, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 4.9:1 · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Lesd Online Academy shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-45.8%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lesd Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- Country Place
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- Estrella Vista
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- Fine Arts Acad
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- Littleton Elem
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- This school 34
Lesd Online Academy
34 students
What this shows Lesd Online Academy reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lesd Online Academy compares
Lesd Online 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 71% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,493
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 17.6%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lesd Online Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lesd Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Place Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lesd Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Avondale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lesd Online Academy
How many students attend Lesd Online Academy?
Lesd Online Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lesd Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lesd Online Academy is 4.9:1, which is 71% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lesd Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lesd Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lesd Online Academy?
Lesd Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (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 Lesd Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lesd Online Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, 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 Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Lesd Online Academy, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Country Place Elementary (900 students), and Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.