Enrollment
313
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diamondback Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diamondback Elementary School
Diamondback Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bullhead City, Arizona, enrolling 313 students.
At 15.7:1, 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 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (43%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bullhead City School District (4378) spends $10,308 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students) and Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students) alongside Diamondback 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 Diamondback Elementary School compares
Diamondback 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,308
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullhead City School District (4378), which includes Diamondback Elementary School.
$10,308
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 41.4%
Federal 31.2%
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 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~313 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Diamondback Elementary School a good school?
Diamondback Elementary School earns 36/100 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 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.
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