Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School serves 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Horseshoe Trails Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 01, 2022 (Monday)
No School//Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
No School//Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
No School//Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 18, 2023 (Thursday)
School Rankings
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 2120 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1

American Indian
1%
6%

Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
8%
45%

Black
n/a
5%

White
82%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
14%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Horseshoe Trails Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
4753 E EDEN DR
CAVE CREEK, AZ$650,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.69 miles from school)
-
33632 N RIFLEMAN RD
CAVE CREEK, AZ$1,045,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (4.08 miles from school)
-
4415 E COYOTE WASH DR E
CAVE CREEK, AZ$699,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (4.13 miles from school)
-
4553 E THORN TREE DR
CAVE CREEK, AZ$660,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.30 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.

Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.

Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.