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Lone Mountain Elementary School

5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
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Serving 376 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 proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 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:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Lone Mountain Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLone Mountain Elementary School
Pre-K6
Kind41
153
244
357
461
557
657
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Total Students
376 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary School
2025376
2024445
2023423
2022411
2021345
2020522
2019509
2018551
2017551
2016608
2015589
2014598
2013619
2012634
2011654
2010568
2009577
2008573
2007575
2006583
2005664
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary School
202525
202426
202323
202222
202127
202024
201927
201826
201726
201627
201531
201432
201331
201235
201135
201033
200930
200833
200732
200635
200531
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School Rankings

Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Mountain Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (AZ)
#123 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

YearLone Mountain Elementary School
2023#123
2022#127
2021#138
2019#102
2018#62
2017#130
2016#80
2015#164
2014#62
2013#89
2012#101
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65%
34%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202365%34%58%
202267%35%58%
202163%32%57%
201977%45%66%
201883%45%68%
201770%42%63%
201680%39%60%
201573%38%60%
201490%63%84%
201388%63%84%
201285%63%82%
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67%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202267%40%62%
202165%39%59%
201974%45%67%
201877%44%68%
201770%42%67%
201670%40%63%
201556%38%56%
201496%79%93%
201394%78%93%
201294%77%92%
201191%77%92%
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55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202515:117:1
202417:118:117:1
202318:118:118:1
202219:118:121:1
202113:117:118:1
202022:119:123:1
201919:119:123:1
201821:119:122:1
201721:119:122:1
201623:119:122:1
201519:119:121:1
201418:119:120:1
201320:119:121:1
201218:119:119:1
201119:119:121:1
201017:118:120:1
200920:118:120:1
200817:118:118:1
200718:119:119:1
200617:119:119:1
200521:119:120:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
20242%3%2%
20232%3%2%
20222%3%2%
20212%3%3%
20202%3%3%
20192%3%3%
20182%3%3%
20172%3%3%
20161%3%2%
20151%3%3%
20141%3%3%
20091%3%3%
20082%3%3%
20073%3%3%
20063%2%2%
20053%2%3%
20041%2%2%
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Hispanic
10%
49%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202410%48%14%
202313%47%14%
202216%47%14%
202117%46%13%
20209%45%10%
201911%45%10%
20188%45%9%
20178%45%9%
201610%45%10%
20158%45%9%
20147%44%9%
20136%43%8%
20126%43%8%
20118%42%8%
20107%41%8%
20096%41%8%
20088%42%7%
20076%41%7%
20066%39%7%
20057%38%6%
20047%37%6%
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Black
n/a
6%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
20241%6%1%
20231%6%1%
20221%6%1%
20211%6%1%
20201%5%1%
20191%5%1%
20151%5%1%
20141%5%1%
20131%5%1%
20121%5%1%
20111%5%1%
20101%6%1%
20091%6%1%
20061%5%1%
20051%5%1%
20041%5%1%
20032%5%1%
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White
81%
33%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202482%34%79%
202379%35%79%
202277%35%80%
202177%36%80%
202083%38%84%
201983%38%84%
201887%38%86%
201787%38%86%
201686%39%86%
201588%40%86%
201489%41%86%
201391%42%87%
201293%42%87%
201191%42%88%
201092%44%88%
200992%44%88%
200890%44%89%
200791%45%89%
200690%47%90%
200589%48%90%
200490%48%91%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
20244%4%4%
20234%4%4%
20223%4%3%
20213%4%3%
20204%3%2%
20192%3%2%
20183%3%1%
20173%3%1%
20163%3%1%
20152%2%1%
20142%2%1%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.33
0.66

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
20250.330.65
20240.320.650.36
20230.360.650.36
20220.380.650.34
20210.380.660.34
20200.300.650.29
20190.300.650.29
20180.240.650.26
20170.240.650.26
20160.250.650.26
20150.220.640.25
20140.200.640.25
20130.170.640.24
20120.130.640.23
20110.170.650.22
20100.150.640.22
20090.150.640.21
20080.190.630.21
20070.170.630.20
20060.190.630.19
20050.200.620.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
202515%41%
202413%40%11%
20237%39%6%
20222%29%4%
202116%42%9%
20204%43%6%
20195%43%6%
201810%42%8%
201710%42%8%
20166%33%8%
20157%34%9%
20147%36%9%
20131%37%6%
20129%36%10%
20119%36%8%
201010%38%8%
20096%39%5%
20085%29%4%
20072%32%2%
20062%37%2%
20056%40%5%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)

YearLone Mountain Elementary SchoolArizonaCave Creek Unified District (4244)
20254%10%
20243%10%2%
20231%7%1%
20214%9%1%
20202%7%1%
20191%7%1%
20182%9%1%
20172%9%1%
20162%11%1%
20152%5%1%
20143%14%2%
20123%11%2%
20112%10%2%
20102%8%2%
20092%10%2%
20083%9%1%
20071%9%1%
20053%8%2%
20041%8%1%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Source: 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 #123 out of 1,921 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?
376 students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lone Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lone Mountain Elementary School?
Lone Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 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).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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