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Lake Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Humboldt Unified District (4469)

3900 N STARLIGHT DR, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Enrollment

407

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,424 of 2,006

In Prescott Valley

#10 of 15

public schools

In district

#8 of 11

Humboldt Unified District (4469)

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Lake Valley Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Prescott Valley · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lake Valley Elementary School

Lake Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prescott Valley, AZ, part of Humboldt Unified District (4469). Lake Valley Elementary School serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Lake Valley Elementary School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

51% of students at Lake Valley Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,405
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Lake Valley Elementary School — Students at Lake Valley Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 48.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
38%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.8/10.

How Lake Valley Elementary School Compares

See how Lake Valley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
29th percentile in AZ
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.2/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

Location

3900 N STARLIGHT DR, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lake Valley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty Traditional School (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Coyote Springs Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Granville Elementary School (rated 5.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Prescott Valley, see our Prescott Valley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Bradshaw Mountain High School Prescott Valley 0.3 mi 5.6
Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy Prescott Valley 0.3 mi 6.6
Glassford Hill Middle School Prescott Valley 0.4 mi 4.9
MICTED - Medical Prescott 0.5 mi
Liberty Traditional School Prescott Valley 1.0 mi 7.9
PACE Preparatory Academy Prescott Valley 1.2 mi 5.7
Franklin Phonetic Primary School Prescott Valley 1.2 mi 3.2
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley Phoenix 1.0 mi 7.8
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West Prescott Valley 1.1 mi 4.5
Granville Elementary School Prescott Valley 1.4 mi 5.6
Acorn Montessori Charter School Prescott Valley 2.1 mi 5.3
Mountain View Elementary School Prescott Valley 2.2 mi 3.8
Yavapai County High School Prescott Valley 2.7 mi 6.1
Coyote Springs Elementary School Prescott Valley 3.2 mi 6.5
Bright Futures Preschool Prescott Valley 3.3 mi 3.9
Prescott Valley School Prescott Valley 3.2 mi 5.4
Tri-City College Prep Prescott 4.1 mi 7.4
Aspire High School Prescott 4.0 mi 5.5
ASCEND Prescott 4.0 mi
BASIS Prescott Prescott 4.5 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 86314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,263

Median Home Value

$363,700

Median Rent

$1,432/mo

Population

40,109

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

66.3%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

43.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Valley Elementary School

What grades does Lake Valley Elementary School serve?

Lake Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Lake Valley Elementary School?

Lake Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Valley Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Valley Elementary School rank in AZ?

Lake Valley Elementary School ranks #1,424 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Lake Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Valley Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lake Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lake Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lake Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

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