Enrollment
750
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wildflower Accelerated Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Arizona schools and 64% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 750 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 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Goodyear's public schools, it stands alongside Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students): Wildflower Accelerated Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.8:1 vs 25.5:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Wildflower Accelerated Academy.
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 Wildflower Accelerated Academy compares
Wildflower Accelerated Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,503
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Wildflower Accelerated Academy.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~750 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wildflower Accelerated Academy a good school?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 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.
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