Enrollment
460
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Valley Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040240000037
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Horizon Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #18 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Horizon Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Horizon Elementary School ranks #18 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Crane Elementary District (4501) · Arizona
NCES ID 040240000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Horizon Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Horizon Elementary School
Valley Horizon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $8,920 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yuma's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (655 students): Valley Horizon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 21.1:1).
Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students) and Centennial Middle School (646 students) alongside Valley Horizon 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 Valley Horizon Elementary School compares
Valley Horizon 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$8,920
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Valley Horizon Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crane Elementary District (4501), which includes Valley Horizon Elementary School.
$8,920
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 27.7%
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 Valley Horizon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowan Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Horizon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
James D Price School
Standard public school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~460 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Horizon Elementary School?
Valley Horizon Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Horizon Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Horizon Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Valley Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Horizon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Horizon Elementary School?
Valley Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Horizon Elementary School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Horizon Elementary School ranks #18 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
Is Valley Horizon Elementary School a good school?
Valley Horizon Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Besides Valley Horizon Elementary School, Crane Elementary District (4501) also operates Gowan Science Academy (816 students), Centennial Middle School (646 students), and Pueblo Elementary School (598 students). See the Crane Elementary District (4501) district page for the complete list.
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