- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bullhead City, AZ
Diamondback Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Diamondback Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040150001528
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamondback Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamondback Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamondback Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Diamondback Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040150001528 · Bullhead City, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 15.7:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Valley School (517 students)
Diamondback Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Diamondback Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Valley
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
- This school
Diamondback Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Diamondback Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamondback Elementary School compares
Diamondback 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 43.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Diamondback Elementary 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 Diamondback Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Creek Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullhead City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamondback Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Diamondback Elementary School
How many students attend Diamondback Elementary School?
Diamondback Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bullhead City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamondback Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamondback Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% 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 Diamondback Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Diamondback Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamondback Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Diamondback Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamondback Elementary School?
Diamondback Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Diamondback Elementary School rank among schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamondback Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Bullhead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Besides Diamondback Elementary School, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students), Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students), and Bullhead City Middle School (424 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.