Enrollment
677
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingman, AZ
Cerbat Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cerbat Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040029501495
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cerbat Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Kingman · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cerbat Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cerbat Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kingman, AZ.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029501495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cerbat Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cerbat Elementary
Cerbat Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kingman, Arizona, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kingman Unified School District (79598) spends $9,335 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kingman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kingman Online Learning Academy (Kola) Elementary School (17 students): Cerbat Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 17:1).
Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students) and Kingman High School (875 students) alongside Cerbat Elementary.
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 Cerbat Elementary compares
Cerbat Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$9,335
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
63
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Cerbat Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingman Unified School District (79598), which includes Cerbat Elementary.
$9,335
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 Cerbat Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hualapai Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cerbat Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cerbat Elementary
How many students attend Cerbat Elementary?
Cerbat Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingman, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cerbat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cerbat Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cerbat Elementary?
73.0% of students at Cerbat Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cerbat Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cerbat Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Kingman, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cerbat Elementary?
Cerbat Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Cerbat Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kingman?
By Resource Investment Index, Cerbat Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kingman, 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 Kingman on the city page.
Is Cerbat Elementary a good school?
Cerbat Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Besides Cerbat Elementary, 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.
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