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Black Mountain Elementary School

3404 N SANTA MARIA RD, GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ 86413 · (928) 565-9111 · Mohave County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL474 STUDENTS
Enrollment
474
Elementary
DISTRICT 506 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
36
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
57
Grade 6
52
Grade 7
62
Grade 8
75
Student demographics
White
27859%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
15733%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
225%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25053%
Female
22447%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
25.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +7.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
474
-34 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 17.5:1
% White
59%
was 70%
% Hispanic
33%
was 20%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Black Mountain Elementary School

Located at 3404 N SANTA MARIA RD, in GOLDEN VALLEY, Arizona, Black Mountain Elementary School is a moderately sized elementary-level community that educates 474 students (grades K through 8), overseen by Kingman Unified School District (79598).

Black Mountain Elementary School is one of 13 schools operated by Kingman Unified School District (79598), a district that works with 6,996 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Black Mountain Elementary School records that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 33% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 80% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Black Mountain Elementary School has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Mohave County) records that median household earnings sit near $57,684, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Mohave County runs 77 public schools (combined enrollment of about 23,396 students), of which Black Mountain Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Lee Williams High School, around 9.4 miles off.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Black Mountain Elementary School's enrollment has fell 7% since 2018, when it stood at 508 (now 474). Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 20% to 33%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Black Mountain Elementary School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Mohave County at a glance

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Population
220,517
Census ACS
Median income
$57,684
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
23,396 students

Quick facts

School name
Black Mountain Elementary School
District
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
Address
3404 N SANTA MARIA RD, GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ 86413
Phone
(928) 565-9111
County
Mohave County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
474
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
040029501544
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Black Mountain Elementary School
How large is Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School enrolls approximately 474 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Black Mountain Elementary School serve?
Black Mountain Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is approximately 18.2:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Black Mountain Elementary School?
Student demographics at Black Mountain Elementary School are roughly 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School is overseen by Kingman Unified School District (79598) in Mohave County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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