Enrollment
412
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bullhead City, AZ
Young Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040007500893Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Scholars Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 412
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Young Scholars Academy ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040007500893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Young Scholars Academy
Young Scholars Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Bullhead City, Arizona, enrolling 412 students.
With 412 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.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) spends $8,752 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) is a single-school charter district, so Young Scholars Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Young Scholars Academy compares
Young Scholars Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| 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
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,752
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
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
- 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 62.1%
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Young Scholars Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385), which includes Young Scholars Academy.
$8,752
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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.
Next steps
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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 an 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% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Young Scholars Academy rank among elementary schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Scholars Academy ranks #1 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 Young Scholars Academy a good school?
Young Scholars Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)?
None; Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) is a single-school charter district, and Young Scholars Academy is its only campus.
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