Enrollment
740
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthem, AZ
Diamond Canyon School
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Canyon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775002434
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Canyon School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Anthem · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Canyon School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Canyon School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diamond Canyon School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diamond Canyon School
Diamond Canyon School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anthem, Arizona, enrolling 740 students.
At 16.1:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 740 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 208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $9,561 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Anthem's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Springs Stem Academy (805 students): Diamond Canyon School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students) and Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students) alongside Diamond Canyon 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 Diamond Canyon School compares
Diamond Canyon 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Arizona - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$9,561
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Diamond Canyon School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Diamond Canyon School.
$9,561
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 Diamond Canyon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Canyon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Anthem
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~740 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Canyon School
How many students attend Diamond Canyon School?
Diamond Canyon School has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthem, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Canyon School is 16.1:1, 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 Diamond Canyon School?
10.9% of students at Diamond Canyon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Canyon School?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Canyon School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Anthem, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Canyon School?
Diamond Canyon School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diamond Canyon School rank among schools in Anthem?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Canyon School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthem on the city page.
Is Diamond Canyon School a good school?
Diamond Canyon School earns 27/100 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 Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Diamond Canyon School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.
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