- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Mountain Vista Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Vista Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292003389
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Vista Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Vista Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Academy ranks #2 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292003389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mountain Vista Academy shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040292003389 · Florence, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 9.6:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Mountain Vista Academy shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mountain Vista Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school 163
Mountain Vista Academy
163 students
What this shows Mountain Vista Academy reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Vista Academy compares
Mountain Vista 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in Arizona - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,483
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Mountain Vista Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Vista Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Vista Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Florence K-8
Standard public school
805 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Magma Ranch K8 School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Vista Academy
How many students attend Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has 163 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Florence, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Academy is 9.6:1, which is 44% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Vista Academy?
54.8% of students at Mountain Vista Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Vista Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Vista Academy is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Vista Academy?
Mountain Vista Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Vista Academy rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Academy ranks #2 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Mountain Vista Academy, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.