Enrollment
388
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingman, AZ
Desert Willow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Willow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040029503234
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Willow Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Kingman · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Willow Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Kingman, AZ.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029503234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desert Willow Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desert Willow Elementary School
Desert Willow Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kingman, Arizona, enrolling 388 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.0% 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): Desert Willow Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 17:1).
Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students) and Kingman High School (875 students) alongside Desert Willow Elementary School.
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 Desert Willow Elementary School compares
Desert Willow Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Arizona - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.0%
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
24
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Desert Willow Elementary School 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 Desert Willow Elementary School.
$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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow Elementary School'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
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Willow Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingman, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Desert Willow Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Desert Willow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Willow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Willow Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Kingman, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Desert Willow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kingman?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks #5 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 Desert Willow Elementary School a good school?
Desert Willow Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Desert Willow 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.
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