DESERT VALLEY SCHOOL
Desert Valley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bullhead City School District (4378) school district, located in Bullhead City, AZ with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Desert Valley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Desert Valley School, located at 1066 Marina Blvd in Bullhead City, Arizona, serves as a primary educational institution within the Bullhead City Elementary School District. As a K-5 public school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to creating a community-centered atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each student receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.
Beyond its core curriculum, Desert Valley School places a strong emphasis on character building and active student engagement. The campus environment is designed to encourage curiosity and collaboration, utilizing both traditional classroom instruction and modern teaching strategies to meet state educational standards. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Desert Valley strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning within the local Bullhead City community.
For more information, contact Desert Valley School at (928) 758-6606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
DESERT VALLEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bullhead City, AZ with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bullhead City School District (4378)
- Total Students:
- 454
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 454 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.3%
- White
- 38.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.