- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bullhead City, AZ
Bullhead City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bullhead City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040150000085
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullhead City Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullhead City Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullhead City Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Bullhead City Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040150000085 · Bullhead City, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Valley School (517 students)
Bullhead City Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bullhead City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Valley
Desert Valley School
517 students
- Fox Creek Jr H
Fox Creek Jr High School
433 students
- This school
Bullhead City Middle School
424 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
414 students
- Diamondback El
Diamondback Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Bullhead City Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullhead City Middle School compares
Bullhead City Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$10,543
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
67
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 40.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Bullhead City Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullhead City School District (4378) reports $10,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullhead City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Creek Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamondback Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullhead City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullhead City Middle School
How many students attend Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullhead City Middle School?
78.0% of students at Bullhead City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullhead City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bullhead City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Bullhead City Middle School rank among elementary schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullhead City Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bullhead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Besides Bullhead City Middle School, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students), Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students), and Sunrise Elementary (414 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.