Enrollment
538
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Federal NCES profile for Vista College Prep Sueno Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040088703611Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista College Prep Sueno Park earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 538
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Vista College Prep Sueno Park ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) · Arizona
NCES ID 040088703611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+24% vs state
What stands out at Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Vista College Prep Sueno Park is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 538 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Vista College Prep Sueno Park is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) also operates Vista College Prep - Maryvale (414 students) and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary (264 students) alongside Vista College Prep Sueno Park.
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 Vista College Prep Sueno Park compares
Vista College Prep Sueno Park on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,424
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Vista College Prep Sueno Park is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948), which includes Vista College Prep Sueno Park.
$12,424
Per student
-5%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.3%
State 64.2%
Federal 20.5%
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 Vista College Prep Sueno Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista College Prep - Maryvale | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vista College Preparatory - Hadley | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vista College Prep Sueno Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista College Prep Sueno Park
How many students attend Vista College Prep Sueno Park?
Vista College Prep Sueno Park has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista College Prep Sueno Park?
59.8% of students at Vista College Prep Sueno Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista College Prep Sueno Park?
The largest demographic group at Vista College Prep Sueno Park is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista College Prep Sueno Park?
Vista College Prep Sueno Park has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vista College Prep Sueno Park rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista College Prep Sueno Park ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is Vista College Prep Sueno Park a good school?
Vista College Prep Sueno Park earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948)?
Besides Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) also operates Vista College Prep - Maryvale (414 students), Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary (264 students), and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley (228 students). See the Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) district page for the complete list.
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