Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Horseshoe Trails Elementary School serves the southwest part of Cave Creek, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located approximately 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
80%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Horseshoe Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Willow Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School, Desert Sun Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
424 students attend Horseshoe Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horseshoe Trails Elementary School offer ?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School part of?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244).
In what neighborhood is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School located?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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