Lone Mountain Elementary School

5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Lone Mountain Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Lone Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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:

School Overview

Lone Mountain Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Lone Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
46%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
77%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
345 students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lone Mountain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Mountain Elementary School?
Lone Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 07, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break - No school
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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