At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
412
Young Scholars Academy: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Young Scholars Academy
Young Scholars Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bullhead City. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385). NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Young Scholars Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White62.1%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Young Scholars Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Mohave Elementary School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 362 | 0.5 mi |
| Fort Mohave Elementary School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | PK–08 | 400 | 2.6 mi |
| Diamondback Elementary School Elementary · Bullhead City School District (4378) | PK–06 | 313 | 4.5 mi |
| Desert Valley School Elementary · Bullhead City School District (4378) | PK–05 | 517 | 4.8 mi |
| Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Inc. (85516) | KG–05 | 408 | 4.9 mi |
| Coyote Canyon School Elementary · Bullhead City School District (4378) | PK–08 | 90 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Young Scholars Academy
What grades does Young Scholars Academy serve?
Young Scholars Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy reported 412 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 411 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Young Scholars Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 412 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Young Scholars Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Young Scholars Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Young Scholars Academy in?
Young Scholars Academy is part of Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385), based in Bullhead City, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Young Scholars Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Camp Mohave Elementary School (0.5 mi), Fort Mohave Elementary School (2.6 mi), Diamondback Elementary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.