At a glance
Reported students
595
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
595
Sun Valley Academy: 595 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 548
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Sun Valley Academy
Sun Valley Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc. (90192). NCES reports 595 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to 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%) and Black (29.7%). English learners represent 15.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sun Valley Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic58%
- Black29.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Sun Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE College Prep Elementary · Charter · EAGLE South Mountain Charter Inc. (89850) | KG–08 | 437 | 0.4 mi |
| Bernard Black Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 414 | 0.7 mi |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 485 | 1 mi |
| Ignacio Conchos School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 393 | 1.3 mi |
| Academy of Math and Science South Mountain Elementary · Charter · Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) | KG–08 | 960 | 1.4 mi |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 893 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Academy
What grades does Sun Valley Academy serve?
Sun Valley Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc. (90192).
How many students attend Sun Valley Academy?
Sun Valley Academy reported 595 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 548 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sun Valley Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 595 students and 37 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 Sun Valley Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sun Valley Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Sun Valley Academy in?
Sun Valley Academy is part of Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc. (90192), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sun Valley Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EAGLE College Prep (0.4 mi), Bernard Black Elementary School (0.7 mi), Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.