Enrollment
543
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smoketree Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smoketree Elementary School
Smoketree Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, enrolling 543 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spends $8,219 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lake Havasu City's public schools, it stands alongside Havasuonline (339 students): Smoketree Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students) and Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students) alongside Smoketree 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 Smoketree Elementary School compares
Smoketree 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,219
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), which includes Smoketree Elementary School.
$8,219
Per student
-37%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 29.1%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~543 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Smoketree Elementary School a good school?
Smoketree Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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