Enrollment
592
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Cliffs Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Cliffs Middle School
White Cliffs Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kingman, Arizona, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 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 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kingman Unified School District (79598) spends $9,335 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 592 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students) and Kingman High School (875 students) alongside White Cliffs Middle 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 White Cliffs Middle School compares
White Cliffs Middle 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,335
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingman Unified School District (79598), which includes White Cliffs Middle School.
$9,335
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is White Cliffs Middle School a good school?
White Cliffs Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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