- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wildflower Accelerated Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040096001878
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildflower Accelerated Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildflower Accelerated Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks #4 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Wildflower Accelerated Academy held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 040096001878 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 27.8:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Trails (1,020 students)
Wildflower Accelerated Academy held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wildflower Accelerated Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Trails
Copper Trails
1,020 students
- Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
928 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson
834 students
- This school
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
750 students
- Centerra Mirag
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
659 students
- Desert Star
Desert Star
637 students
What this shows Wildflower Accelerated Academy reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildflower Accelerated Academy compares
Wildflower Accelerated Academy 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$10,264
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
53
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 19.7%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Wildflower Accelerated Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avondale Elementary District (4272) reports $10,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildflower Accelerated Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildflower Accelerated Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildflower Accelerated Academy
How many students attend Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildflower Accelerated Academy is 27.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
46.0% of students at Wildflower Accelerated Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wildflower Accelerated Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Wildflower Accelerated Academy rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks #4 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Michael Anderson (834 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.