At a glance
Reported students
517
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Desert Valley School: 517 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 494
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Desert Valley School
Desert Valley School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bullhead City. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bullhead City School District (4378). NCES reports 517 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.1%) and White (35.6%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Desert Valley School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.6%
- Hispanic61.1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bullhead City School District (4378)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Diamondback Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
313 reported students
Coyote Canyon School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
90 reported students
Fox Creek Jr High School
Middle · Grades 05–08
433 reported students
Bullhead City Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
424 reported students
Public schools near Desert Valley School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Canyon School Elementary · Bullhead City School District (4378) | PK–08 | 90 | 0.3 mi |
| Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Inc. (85516) | KG–05 | 408 | 0.9 mi |
| Diamondback Elementary School Elementary · Bullhead City School District (4378) | PK–06 | 313 | 2.8 mi |
| Bennett William G ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 330 | 4.3 mi |
| Young Scholars Academy Elementary · Charter · Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) | KG–08 | 412 | 4.8 mi |
| Camp Mohave Elementary School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 362 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Valley School
What grades does Desert Valley School serve?
Desert Valley School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bullhead City School District (4378).
How many students attend Desert Valley School?
Desert Valley School reported 517 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 494 students.
Is Desert Valley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Valley School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bullhead City School District (4378) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Desert Valley School in?
Desert Valley School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378), based in Bullhead City, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Valley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coyote Canyon School (0.3 mi), Mohave Accelerated Elementary School (0.9 mi), Diamondback Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.