Enrollment
893
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Del Sur Accelerated compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Vista Del Sur Accelerated is a large combined-grade school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 893 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 893 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $9,365 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Laveen's public schools, it stands alongside Estrella Foothills Global Academy (984 students): Vista Del Sur Accelerated is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 24:1).
Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students) and Rogers Ranch School (997 students) alongside Vista Del Sur Accelerated.
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 Del Sur Accelerated compares
Vista Del Sur Accelerated on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,365
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laveen Elementary District (4276), which includes Vista Del Sur Accelerated.
$9,365
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 53.8%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~893 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vista Del Sur Accelerated a good school?
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. 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 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.
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