- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laveen, AZ
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Sur Accelerated, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429001391
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Sur Accelerated earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Sur Accelerated has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Sur Accelerated ranks #1 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Vista Del Sur Accelerated held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040429001391 · Laveen, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 21.8:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students)
Vista Del Sur Accelerated held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vista Del Sur Accelerated in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Meadows
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020 students
- Rogers Ranch S
Rogers Ranch School
997 students
- Paseo Pointe S
Paseo Pointe School
988 students
- Estrella Footh
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984 students
- Laveen Element
Laveen Elementary School
894 students
- This school
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
893 students
What this shows Vista Del Sur Accelerated reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Del Sur Accelerated compares
Vista Del Sur Accelerated held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,353
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 17.9%
White 16.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Vista Del Sur Accelerated is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laveen Elementary District (4276) reports $10,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Del Sur Accelerated Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Sur Accelerated's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Laveen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Sur Accelerated
How many students attend Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated has 893 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laveen, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Sur Accelerated is 21.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
20.9% of students at Vista Del Sur Accelerated are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Sur Accelerated is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vista Del Sur Accelerated rank among schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Sur Accelerated ranks #1 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laveen on the city page.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Vista Del Sur Accelerated, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.