Enrollment
412
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040007500893 Charter school
Young Scholars Academy — Bullhead City, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Young Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Young Scholars Academy reports 412 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) spends $9,776 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.4% from local sources (property taxes), 87.6% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Young Scholars Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,776
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 412 Top 50% in Arizona — larger than 50% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040007500893
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385), which includes Young Scholars Academy.
$9,776
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.4%
State 87.6%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Bullhead City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Desert Valley School
Standard public school
517 students 17:1 students per teacher
Fox Creek Jr High School
Standard public school
433 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Bullhead City Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
Standard public school
110 students
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Young Scholars Academy
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy has 412 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BULLHEAD CITY, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Scholars Academy is White at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BULLHEAD CITY, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.