- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingman, AZ
White Cliffs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Cliffs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040029502661
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Cliffs Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Kingman · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
White Cliffs Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Cliffs Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Kingman, AZ.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029502661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
White Cliffs Middle School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040029502661 · Kingman, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 21.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Williams High School (994 students)
White Cliffs Middle School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
White Cliffs Middle 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
White Cliffs Middle School
592 students
What this shows White Cliffs Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Cliffs Middle School compares
White Cliffs Middle 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, White Cliffs Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 White Cliffs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Williams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hualapai Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerbat Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Cliffs Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Cliffs Middle School
How many students attend White Cliffs Middle School?
White Cliffs Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingman, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Cliffs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Cliffs Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Cliffs Middle School?
30.9% of students at White Cliffs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Cliffs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Cliffs Middle School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Kingman, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Cliffs Middle School?
White Cliffs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Cliffs Middle School rank among middle schools in Kingman?
By Resource Investment Index, White Cliffs Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Kingman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Besides White Cliffs Middle 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.