- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Vista Peak
Federal NCES profile for Vista Peak, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775003454
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Peak earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Peak has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Peak ranks #3 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775003454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Vista Peak grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040775003454 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 5.7:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Vista Peak grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vista Peak in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 63
Vista Peak
63 students
What this shows Vista Peak reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Peak compares
Vista Peak is a growing 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 66% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,940
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Vista Peak is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Peak Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Peak's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Peak
How many students attend Vista Peak?
Vista Peak has 63 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak is 5.7:1, which is 66% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Peak?
50.9% of students at Vista Peak are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Peak?
The largest demographic group at Vista Peak is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Peak?
Vista Peak has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Peak rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Peak ranks #3 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Vista Peak, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.