Enrollment
37
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040849003750
Tolleson Virtual Academy — Tolleson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Tolleson Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 73/100.
👥 Class size 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tolleson Virtual Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tolleson Virtual Academy reports 37 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 61% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tolleson Elementary District (4264) spends $11,680 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.2% from local sources (property taxes), 40.2% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tolleson Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
— 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,680
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 37 Top 10% in Arizona — larger than 90% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 6.2:1 -65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040849003750
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Elementary District (4264), which includes Tolleson Virtual Academy.
$11,680
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 40.2%
Federal 25.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Tolleson Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tolleson Virtual Academy?
Tolleson Virtual Academy has 37 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Virtual Academy is 6.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolleson Virtual Academy?
Tolleson Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.