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#1128 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Smoketree Elementary School

Elementary School · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

2395 SMOKETREE AVE N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Enrollment

549

Student-Teacher

18.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,128 of 2,006

In Lake Havasu City

#6 of 11

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Academic performance

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Smoketree Elementary School

6.0/10

Elementary School in Lake Havasu City · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Smoketree Elementary School

Smoketree Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Havasu City, AZ, part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368). Smoketree Elementary School serves approximately 549 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Smoketree Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,128 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Smoketree Elementary School show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at Smoketree 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 Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$8,884
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Smoketree Elementary School — Students at Smoketree Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.1% (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
75%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
44%
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: 5.0/10.

How Smoketree Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
6.0/10
44th percentile in AZ
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
5.7/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
37.2%

Location

2395 SMOKETREE AVE N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Smoketree Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chemehuevi Valley Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Needles), which scores notably higher. Another option is Blake Primary School (rated 9.3/10, 23.2 miles away, in nearby Parker), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Havasu Preparatory Academy (rated 8.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lake Havasu City, see our Lake Havasu City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 23.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Telesis Preparatory Academy Lake Havasu City 0.4 mi 7.2
Telesis Preparatory Lake Havasu City 0.4 mi 7.5
Lake Havasu High School Lake Havasu City 0.6 mi 5.2
Havasuonline Lake Havasu City 1.0 mi 4.0
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lake Havasu City 1.1 mi 5.9
Havasupai Elementary School Lake Havasu City 1.7 mi 7.7
Starline Elementary School Lake Havasu City 1.4 mi 7.9
WAVE-Central Campus Kingman 1.7 mi
Jamaica Elementary School Lake Havasu City 2.0 mi 7.2
Thunderbolt Middle School Lake Havasu City 2.1 mi 3.9
Nautilus Elementary School Lake Havasu City 2.4 mi 5.7
Havasu Preparatory Academy Phoenix 2.8 mi 8.4
Oro Grande Classical Academy Lake Havasu City 3.2 mi 5.4
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary Needles 5.2 mi 9.5
Topock Elementary School Topock 21.8 mi 6.5
Blake Primary School Parker 23.2 mi 9.3
Parker Alternative School Parker 23.3 mi 6.9
Parker High School Parker 23.8 mi 6.5
Wallace Elementary School Parker 23.8 mi 7.0
Wallace Jr High School Parker 23.9 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 86403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,531

Median Home Value

$313,300

Median Rent

$1,152/mo

Population

18,399

College Educated

17.8%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Median Age

50.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Smoketree Elementary School

What grades does Smoketree Elementary School serve?

Smoketree Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Smoketree Elementary School?

Smoketree Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoketree Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Smoketree Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smoketree Elementary School rank in AZ?

Smoketree Elementary School ranks #1,128 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Smoketree Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Smoketree Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Smoketree Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smoketree Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Smoketree Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Smoketree Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%

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