- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001712663
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001712663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Phoenix Academy grew from 1,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 060001712663 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,213 enr · 24.3:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Phoenix Academy grew from 1,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- Sitting Bull A
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- This school
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- Vanguard Prepa
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- Rio Vista Scho
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
927 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy reports 1,213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy compares
Phoenix Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,213
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 16.5%
White 14.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sitting Bull Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista School of Applied Learning | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sitting Bull Academy
Standard public school
1,695 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Preparatory
Standard public school
1,153 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Standard public school
927 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sandia Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has 1,213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Academy?
80.6% of students at Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Phoenix Academy, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.