VALLEY HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Valley Horizon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Crane Elementary District (4501) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 536 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Valley Horizon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Valley Horizon Elementary School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Crane Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Horizon places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to nurture the "whole child," helping students build confidence and positive relationships in a safe and structured learning environment.

For more information, contact Valley Horizon Elementary School at (928) 373-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4501 West 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
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VALLEY HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yuma, AZ with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
536
Teachers:
30.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 536 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.0%
White
4.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.