Enrollment
69
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sonoran Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040022303734Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoran Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #22 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 69
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040022303734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Sonoran Virtual Academy
Sonoran Virtual Academy is a small charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 69 students.
Enrollment of 69 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) spends $9,873 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Sonoran Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), also runs Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson (689 students).
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 Sonoran Virtual Academy compares
Sonoran Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 69 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,873
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
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Sonoran Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), which includes Sonoran Virtual Academy.
$9,873
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 79.3%
Federal 18.8%
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 Sonoran Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoran Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Virtual Academy
How many students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy?
Sonoran Virtual Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoran Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sonoran Virtual Academy is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoran Virtual Academy?
Sonoran Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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 Sonoran Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Sonoran Virtual Academy a good school?
Sonoran Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)?
Besides Sonoran Virtual Academy, Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) also operates Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson (689 students). See the Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) district page for the complete list.
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