- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Village Meadows Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040146000080 · Sierra Vista, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 17.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena High School (1,715 students)
Village Meadows Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Village Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena High Sch
Buena High School
1,715 students
- Joyce Clark Mi 462
Joyce Clark Middle School
462 students
- Huachuca Mount 360
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
360 students
- This school 338
Village Meadows Elementary School
338 students
- Town & Country 327
Town & Country Elementary School
327 students
- Pueblo Del Sol 324
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Village Meadows Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Meadows Elementary School compares
Village Meadows Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,745
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
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.
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
District finance for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) reports $10,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.