Lone Mountain Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025)

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Lone Mountain Elementary School

5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327

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Top 10%

Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
: Top 10% in AZ
: 65% (Top 10%)
: 67% (Top 10%)
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
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 445 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lone Mountain Elementary School
Pre-K	21
Kind	52
1	51
2	62
3	62
4	59
5	64
6	74

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Total Students

445 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School
2023	423
2022	411
2021	345
2020	509
2019	509
2018	551
2017	551
2016	608
2015	589
2014	598
2013	619
2012	634
2011	654
2010	568
2009	577
2008	573
2007	575
2006	583
2005	664
2004	667
2003	553

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School
2023	23
2022	22
2021	27
2020	27
2019	27
2018	26
2017	26
2016	27
2015	31
2014	32
2013	31
2012	35
2011	35
2010	33
2009	30
2008	33
2007	32
2006	35
2005	31
2004	31
2003	30

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School Rankings

Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Lone Mountain Elementary School is 0.32, 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#127 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School
2022	#127
2021	#138
2019	#102
2018	#62
2017	#130
2016	#80
2015	#164
2014	#62
2013	#89
2012	#101
2011	#174

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(22-23)

65%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	65%	34%	58%
2022	67%	35%	58%
2021	63%	32%	57%
2019	77%	45%	66%
2018	83%	45%	68%
2017	70%	42%	63%
2016	80%	39%	60%
2015	73%	38%	60%
2014	90%	63%	84%
2013	88%	63%	84%
2012	85%	63%	82%

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67%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2022	67%	40%	62%
2021	65%	39%	59%
2019	74%	45%	67%
2018	77%	44%	68%
2017	70%	42%	67%
2016	70%	40%	63%
2015	56%	38%	56%
2014	96%	79%	93%
2013	94%	78%	93%
2012	94%	77%	92%
2011	91%	77%	92%

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55-59%

24%

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	18:1	17:1	18:1
2022	19:1	17:1	21:1
2021	13:1	17:1	18:1
2020	19:1	18:1	23:1
2019	19:1	18:1	23:1
2018	21:1	19:1	22:1
2017	21:1	19:1	22:1
2016	23:1	20:1	22:1
2015	19:1	20:1	19:1
2014	18:1	19:1	20:1
2013	20:1	19:1	21:1
2012	18:1	18:1	19:1
2011	19:1	19:1	21:1
2010	17:1	18:1	20:1
2009	20:1	18:1	20:1
2008	17:1	18:1	18:1
2007	18:1	18:1	19:1
2006	17:1	18:1	19:1
2005	21:1	19:1	20:1
2004	22:1	19:1	21:1
2003	18:1	19:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	2%	3%	2%
2022	2%	3%	2%
2021	2%	3%	3%
2020	2%	3%	3%
2019	2%	3%	3%
2018	2%	3%	3%
2017	2%	3%	3%
2016	1%	3%	2%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	1%	3%	3%
2009	1%	3%	3%
2008	2%	3%	3%
2007	3%	3%	3%
2006	3%	2%	2%
2005	3%	2%	3%
2004	1%	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

10%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	13%	47%	14%
2022	16%	47%	14%
2021	17%	46%	13%
2020	11%	45%	10%
2019	11%	45%	10%
2018	8%	45%	9%
2017	8%	45%	9%
2016	10%	45%	10%
2015	8%	45%	9%
2014	7%	44%	9%
2013	6%	43%	8%
2012	6%	43%	8%
2011	8%	42%	8%
2010	7%	41%	8%
2009	6%	41%	8%
2008	8%	42%	7%
2007	6%	41%	7%
2006	6%	39%	7%
2005	7%	38%	6%
2004	7%	37%	6%
2003	8%	36%	6%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	1%	6%	1%
2022	1%	6%	1%
2021	1%	6%	1%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2006	1%	5%	1%
2005	1%	5%	1%
2004	1%	5%	1%

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White

82%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	79%	35%	79%
2022	77%	35%	80%
2021	77%	36%	80%
2020	83%	38%	84%
2019	83%	38%	84%
2018	87%	38%	86%
2017	87%	38%	86%
2016	86%	39%	86%
2015	88%	40%	86%
2014	89%	41%	86%
2013	91%	42%	87%
2012	93%	42%	87%
2011	91%	42%	88%
2010	92%	44%	88%
2009	92%	44%	88%
2008	90%	44%	89%
2007	91%	45%	89%
2006	90%	47%	90%
2005	89%	48%	90%
2004	90%	48%	91%
2003	89%	49%	91%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	4%	4%	4%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	3%	4%	3%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	3%	3%	1%
2017	3%	3%	1%
2016	3%	3%	1%
2015	2%	2%	1%
2014	2%	2%	1%
2013	2%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	0.36	0.65	0.36
2022	0.38	0.65	0.34
2021	0.38	0.66	0.34
2020	0.30	0.65	0.29
2019	0.30	0.65	0.29
2018	0.24	0.65	0.26
2017	0.24	0.65	0.26
2016	0.25	0.65	0.26
2015	0.22	0.64	0.25
2014	0.20	0.64	0.25
2013	0.17	0.64	0.24
2012	0.13	0.64	0.23
2011	0.17	0.65	0.22
2010	0.15	0.64	0.22
2009	0.15	0.64	0.21
2008	0.19	0.63	0.21
2007	0.17	0.63	0.20
2006	0.19	0.63	0.19
2005	0.20	0.62	0.19
2004	0.19	0.63	0.18
2003	0.20	0.63	0.17

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Eligible for

13%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	7%	39%	6%
2022	2%	29%	4%
2021	16%	42%	9%
2020	5%	43%	6%
2019	5%	43%	6%
2018	10%	42%	8%
2017	10%	42%	8%
2016	6%	33%	8%
2015	7%	34%	9%
2014	7%	36%	9%
2013	1%	37%	6%
2012	9%	36%	10%
2011	9%	36%	8%
2010	10%	38%	8%
2009	6%	39%	5%
2008	5%	29%	4%
2007	2%	32%	2%
2006	2%	37%	2%
2005	6%	40%	5%
2004	5%	37%	5%
2003	7%	9%	5%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Lone Mountain Elementary School	Arizona	Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District
2023	1%	7%	1%
2021	4%	9%	1%
2020	1%	7%	1%
2019	1%	7%	1%
2018	2%	9%	1%
2017	2%	9%	1%
2016	2%	11%	1%
2015	2%	5%	1%
2014	3%	14%	2%
2012	3%	11%	2%
2011	2%	10%	2%
2010	2%	8%	2%
2009	2%	10%	2%
2008	3%	9%	1%
2007	1%	9%	1%
2005	3%	8%	2%
2004	1%	8%	1%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lone Mountain Elementary School's ranking?

Lone Mountain Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,956 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?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School?

445 students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Lone Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Lone Mountain Elementary School offer ?

Lone Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Lone Mountain Elementary School part of?

Lone Mountain Elementary School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.

In what neighborhood is Lone Mountain Elementary School located?

Lone Mountain 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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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
: Top 10%
: 65% (Top 10%)
: 67% (Top 10%)
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education