Enrollment
127
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Pvonline
Federal NCES profile for Pvonline, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593003216
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pvonline earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 127
- students enrolled
Pvonline has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pvonline ranks #2 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593003216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pvonline compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pvonline
Pvonline is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 127 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.9:1, Pvonline is leaner than roughly 98% of Arizona schools and 71% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% 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 (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Pvonline is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students) and Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students) alongside Pvonline.
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 Pvonline compares
Pvonline on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.9:1 | ▼ 71% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Pvonline is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Pvonline.
$11,154
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
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 Pvonline Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pvonline's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pvonline
How many students attend Pvonline?
Pvonline has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pvonline?
The student-teacher ratio at Pvonline is 4.9:1, which is 71% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pvonline?
The largest demographic group at Pvonline is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pvonline?
Pvonline has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pvonline rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pvonline ranks #2 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Pvonline a good school?
Pvonline earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of 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 Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Pvonline, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.
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