- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040000102484
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #10 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cave Creek Unified District (4244) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000102484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040000102484 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 17:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students)
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Shadows
Cactus Shadows High School
1,362 students
- Sonoran Trails
Sonoran Trails Middle School
615 students
- Black Mountain 496
Black Mountain Elementary School
496 students
- This school 424
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
424 students
- Lone Mountain 376
Lone Mountain Elementary School
376 students
- Desert Willow 338
Desert Willow Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Horseshoe Trails Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horseshoe Trails Elementary School compares
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 0% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 92% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Cave Creek Unified District (4244) reports $9,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Shadows High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoran Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horseshoe Trails Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 17:1, which is 0% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
3.9% of students at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Cave Creek Unified District (4244)?
Besides Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek Unified District (4244) also operates Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students), Sonoran Trails Middle School (615 students), and Black Mountain Elementary School (496 students). See the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district page for the complete list.