Lone Mountain Elementary School

5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lone Mountain Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Mountain Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#138 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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63%
32%
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65%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lone Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
77%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lone Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Lone Mountain Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Lone Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Lone Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Mountain Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School?
411 students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lone Mountain Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Mountain Elementary School?
Lone Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lone Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Lone Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lone Mountain Elementary School part of?
Lone Mountain Elementary School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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