- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Maricopa Virtual Academy shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-32.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 040472003707 · Maricopa, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 20:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Maricopa Virtual Academy shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-32.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- This school 140
Maricopa Virtual Academy
140 students
What this shows Maricopa Virtual Academy reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Virtual Academy compares
Maricopa Virtual 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,671
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 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
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,261
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~140 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 63.
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, 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 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.
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.