- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Desert Willow Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 040029503234 · Kingman, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 16.2:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Williams High School (994 students)
Desert Willow Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Willow 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 388
Desert Willow Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Desert Willow Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Willow Elementary School compares
Desert Willow Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,690
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.