Enrollment
338
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Village Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Village Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040146000080
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Meadows Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Meadows Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Meadows Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village Meadows Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village Meadows Elementary School
Village Meadows Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students) and Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) alongside Village Meadows Elementary School.
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 Village Meadows Elementary School compares
Village Meadows Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,151
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
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 38.2%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Village Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Village Meadows Elementary School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Village Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Village Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Village Meadows Elementary School?
Village Meadows Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Meadows Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village Meadows Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Village Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Village Meadows Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Meadows Elementary School?
Village Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Village Meadows Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Meadows Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Village Meadows Elementary School a good school?
Village Meadows Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Village Meadows Elementary School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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