- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden Valley, AZ
Black Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040029501544
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Mountain Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
Black Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029501544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Black Mountain Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 040029501544 · Golden Valley, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 17.6:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Williams High School (994 students)
Black Mountain Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Black Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Williams H
Lee Williams High School
994 students
- Kingman High S
Kingman High School
875 students
- Hualapai Eleme
Hualapai Elementary
781 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary
759 students
- Cerbat Element
Cerbat Elementary
677 students
- This school
Black Mountain Elementary School
474 students
What this shows Black Mountain Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Mountain Elementary School compares
Black Mountain Elementary School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.7%
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
$9,690
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Black Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Kingman Unified School District (79598) reports $9,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Williams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hualapai Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cerbat Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Mountain Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Black Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Mountain Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Besides Black Mountain Elementary School, Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students), Kingman High School (875 students), and Hualapai Elementary (781 students). See the Kingman Unified School District (79598) district page for the complete list.