Enrollment
433
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bullhead City, AZ
Fox Creek Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Creek Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040150001757
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Creek Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Creek Jr High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Creek Jr High School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Creek Jr High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Creek Jr High School
Fox Creek Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bullhead City, Arizona, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 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.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 433 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students) and Bullhead City Middle School (424 students) alongside Fox Creek Jr High 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 Fox Creek Jr High School compares
Fox Creek Jr High 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
74.4%
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
$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
163
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 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 57.7%
White 35.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Fox Creek Jr High 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 Fox Creek Jr High 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 Fox Creek Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullhead City Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamondback Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Creek Jr High 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Creek Jr High School
How many students attend Fox Creek Jr High School?
Fox Creek Jr High School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek Jr High School is 21.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Creek Jr High School?
53.9% of students at Fox Creek Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Creek Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Creek Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Creek Jr High School?
Fox Creek Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Fox Creek Jr High School rank among elementary schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Creek Jr High School ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bullhead City on the city page.
Is Fox Creek Jr High School a good school?
Fox Creek Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. 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 Fox Creek Jr High School, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students), Bullhead City Middle School (424 students), and Sunrise Elementary (414 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.
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