- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Smoketree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smoketree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040428000339
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoketree Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smoketree Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoketree Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Smoketree Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 040428000339 · Lake Havasu City, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17.5:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students)
Smoketree Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Smoketree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Havasu Hi
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- Thunderbolt Mi
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- This school 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- Jamaica Elemen 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- Oro Grande Cla 367
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367 students
What this shows Smoketree Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoketree Elementary School compares
Smoketree Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$8,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Smoketree Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smoketree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunderbolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamaica Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoketree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Lake Havasu City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smoketree Elementary School
How many students attend Smoketree Elementary School?
Smoketree Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoketree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoketree Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smoketree Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Smoketree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoketree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smoketree Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoketree Elementary School?
Smoketree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smoketree Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoketree Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Smoketree Elementary School, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students), Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students), and Starline Elementary School (629 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.