Enrollment
72
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Vail Blended Learning
Federal NCES profile for Vail Blended Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040885003664
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vail Blended Learning earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #53 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 72
- students enrolled
Vail Blended Learning has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vail Blended Learning ranks #53 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vail Blended Learning compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vail Blended Learning
Vail Blended Learning is a small combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 41% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Vail Unified District (4413) spends $9,396 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Vail Blended Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 21.7:1).
Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students) and Mica Mountain High (1,319 students) alongside Vail Blended Learning.
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 Vail Blended Learning compares
Vail Blended Learning on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,396
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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Vail Blended Learning is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vail Unified District (4413), which includes Vail Blended Learning.
$9,396
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.0%
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 Vail Blended Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vail Blended Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~72 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vail Blended Learning
How many students attend Vail Blended Learning?
Vail Blended Learning has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Blended Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Blended Learning is 24:1, which is 41% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vail Blended Learning?
The largest demographic group at Vail Blended Learning is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vail Blended Learning?
Vail Blended Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vail Blended Learning rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vail Blended Learning ranks #53 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Vail Blended Learning a good school?
Vail Blended Learning earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Vail Blended Learning, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.
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