- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tolleson, AZ
Tolleson Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tolleson Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040849003750
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolleson Virtual Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 37
- students enrolled
Tolleson Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
NCES ID 040849003750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Tolleson Virtual Academy shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-45.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040849003750 · Tolleson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 6.2:1 · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students)
Tolleson Virtual Academy shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-45.9%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tolleson Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arizona Desert
Arizona Desert Elementary School
843 students
- Desert Oasis E
Desert Oasis Elementary School
738 students
- Porfirio H. Go
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
721 students
- Sheely Farms E
Sheely Farms Elementary School
628 students
- This school 37
Tolleson Virtual Academy
37 students
What this shows Tolleson Virtual Academy reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolleson Virtual Academy compares
Tolleson Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Elementary District (4264) reports $11,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolleson Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheely Farms Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolleson Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolleson Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tolleson Virtual Academy?
Tolleson Virtual Academy has 37 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Virtual Academy is 6.2:1, which is 64% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Besides Tolleson Virtual Academy, Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students), Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students), and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School (721 students). See the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) district page for the complete list.