At a glance
Reported students
750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
659
Wildflower Accelerated Academy: 750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
25.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Goodyear. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Avondale Elementary District (4272). NCES reports 750 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.3%) and White (19.7%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wildflower Accelerated Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.7%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black14.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Michael Anderson
Elementary · Grades PK–08
834 reported students
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
659 reported students
Desert Star
Elementary · Grades PK–08
637 reported students
Desert Thunder
Elementary · Grades PK–08
928 reported students
Eliseo C. Felix School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
516 reported students
Copper Trails
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,020 reported students
Public schools near Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS Goodyear Primary Elementary · Charter · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92736) | KG–05 | 657 | 0.6 mi |
| Copper Trails Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 1,020 | 0.8 mi |
| Incito Schools Elementary · Charter · Incito Schools (91326) | KG–08 | 179 | 0.8 mi |
| Desert Thunder Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 928 | 1.2 mi |
| Centerra Mirage STEM Academy Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 659 | 1.2 mi |
| Desert Star Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 637 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wildflower Accelerated Academy
What grades does Wildflower Accelerated Academy serve?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Avondale Elementary District (4272).
How many students attend Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy reported 750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
The calculated ratio is 25.9:1, based on 750 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wildflower Accelerated Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Avondale Elementary District (4272) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Wildflower Accelerated Academy in?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272), based in Avondale, AZ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BASIS Goodyear Primary (0.6 mi), Copper Trails (0.8 mi), Incito Schools (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.