- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Valley Horizon Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 040240000037 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 18.4:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowan Science Academy (816 students)
Valley Horizon Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Valley Horizon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowan Science
Gowan Science Academy
816 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
646 students
- Pueblo Element
Pueblo Elementary School
598 students
- Salida Del Sol
Salida Del Sol Elementary
588 students
- Mesquite Eleme
Mesquite Elementary
568 students
- This school
Valley Horizon Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Valley Horizon Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Horizon Elementary School compares
Valley Horizon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,261
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
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.
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
District finance for Crane Elementary District (4501) reports $10,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 56.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.