Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Sun Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Sun Valley Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 595
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040079302984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sun Valley Academy held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040079302984 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
595 enr · 48.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lashon Academy (595 students)
Sun Valley Academy held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sun Valley Academy compares
Sun Valley Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Sun Valley Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Morrison Education Group Inc. (90192) reports $8,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Academy
How many students attend Sun Valley Academy?
Sun Valley Academy has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley Academy?
48.9% of students at Sun Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Academy?
Sun Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Sun Valley Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Morrison Education Group Inc. (90192)?
None; Morrison Education Group Inc. (90192) is a single-school charter district, and Sun Valley Academy is its only campus.