- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bullhead City, AZ
Desert Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040150001053
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Valley School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Valley School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Valley School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Desert Valley School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040150001053 · Bullhead City, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 17.2:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students)
Desert Valley School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Desert Valley School
517 students
- Fox Creek Jr H
Fox Creek Jr High School
433 students
- Bullhead City
Bullhead City Middle School
424 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
414 students
- Diamondback El
Diamondback Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Desert Valley School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Valley School compares
Desert Valley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 66% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
18
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 35.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Desert Valley 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 Desert Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullhead City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamondback Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Valley School
How many students attend Desert Valley School?
Desert Valley School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Valley School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Valley School?
80.0% of students at Desert Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Valley School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Valley School?
Desert Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Desert Valley School rank among elementary schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Valley School ranks #3 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 Desert Valley School, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students), Bullhead City Middle School (424 students), and Sunrise Elementary (414 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.