- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott Valley, AZ
Lake Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040387000308
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Valley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Prescott Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Prescott Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Humboldt Unified District (4469) · Arizona
NCES ID 040387000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lake Valley Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040387000308 · Prescott Valley, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.1:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students)
Lake Valley Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lake Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradshaw Mount
Bradshaw Mountain High School
1,616 students
- Liberty Tradit
Liberty Traditional School
747 students
- Coyote Springs 457
Coyote Springs Elementary School
457 students
- Granville Elem 448
Granville Elementary School
448 students
- Bradshaw Mount 417
Bradshaw Mountain Middle School
417 students
- This school 303
Lake Valley Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Lake Valley Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Valley Elementary School compares
Lake Valley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Arizona - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,405
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
27
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Lake Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt Unified District (4469) reports $9,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradshaw Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Prescott Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coyote Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Granville Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 16:1 students per teacher
Prescott Valley School
Standard public school
433 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 15:1 students per teacher
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Standard public school
362 students
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
294 students
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Valley Elementary School?
Lake Valley Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Valley Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Valley Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Lake Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Valley Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Prescott Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Valley Elementary School?
Lake Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lake Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Prescott Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Prescott Valley, 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 Prescott Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Humboldt Unified District (4469)?
Besides Lake Valley Elementary School, Humboldt Unified District (4469) also operates Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students), Liberty Traditional School (747 students), and Coyote Springs Elementary School (457 students). See the Humboldt Unified District (4469) district page for the complete list.