Valley Horizon Elementary School

www.craneschools.org/valleyhorizonelementaryschool_home.aspx

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

486

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Horizon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	441
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
441 (90.7 %)
White
35 (7.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crane Elementary District (4501)
Phone:	(928)373-4000
Website:	http://www.craneschools.org/valleyhorizonelementaryschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 91