Enrollment
42
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marana, AZ
Marana Distance Learning
Federal NCES profile for Marana Distance Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463002548
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marana Distance Learning earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 42
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Marana Distance Learning ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463002548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Marana Distance Learning
Marana Distance Learning is a small combined-grade school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 42 students.
Enrollment of 42 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students) and Mountain View High School (1,827 students) alongside Marana Distance Learning.
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 Marana Distance Learning compares
Marana Distance Learning on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 42 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,931
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
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Marana Distance Learning is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Marana Distance Learning.
$9,931
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Marana Distance Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marana Distance Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marana Distance Learning
How many students attend Marana Distance Learning?
Marana Distance Learning has 42 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marana, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marana Distance Learning?
The largest demographic group at Marana Distance Learning is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marana Distance Learning?
Marana Distance Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Marana Distance Learning rank among schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Marana Distance Learning ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marana on the city page.
Is Marana Distance Learning a good school?
Marana Distance Learning earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Marana Distance Learning, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.
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