Enrollment
303
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Valley Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Valley Elementary School
Lake Valley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Prescott Valley, Arizona, enrolling 303 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Lake Valley Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Arizona schools and 29% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Humboldt Unified District (4469) spends $9,076 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Prescott Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coyote Springs Elementary School (457 students): Lake Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Humboldt Unified District (4469) also operates Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students) and Liberty Traditional School (747 students) alongside Lake Valley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Valley Elementary School compares
Lake Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,076
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt Unified District (4469), which includes Lake Valley Elementary School.
$9,076
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Lake Valley Elementary School a good school?
Lake Valley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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