Enrollment
140
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040472003707
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Virtual Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 140
- students enrolled
Maricopa Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472003707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maricopa Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maricopa Virtual Academy
Maricopa Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maricopa, Arizona, enrolling 140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Maricopa Unified School District (4441) spends $9,227 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Maricopa's public schools, it stands alongside A+ Charter Schools (370 students): Maricopa Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students) and Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students) alongside Maricopa 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 Maricopa Virtual Academy compares
Maricopa 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,227
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 48.6%
White 26.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Maricopa Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which includes Maricopa Virtual Academy.
$9,227
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 65.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Maricopa Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunrise High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Maricopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~140 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Virtual Academy
How many students attend Maricopa Virtual Academy?
Maricopa Virtual Academy has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maricopa, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Virtual Academy is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Virtual Academy?
Maricopa Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Maricopa Virtual Academy rank among schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maricopa on the city page.
Is Maricopa Virtual Academy a good school?
Maricopa Virtual Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Maricopa Virtual Academy, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.
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