Enrollment
34
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lesd Online Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lesd Online Academy
Lesd Online Academy is a small elementary school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 34 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.9:1, Lesd Online Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Arizona schools and 71% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Arizona schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sun Valley Academy-Avondale (479 students): Lesd Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students) and Country Place Elementary (900 students) alongside Lesd Online 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 Lesd Online Academy compares
Lesd Online 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,585
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Lesd Online Academy.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~34 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Lesd Online Academy a good school?
Lesd Online Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 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.
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