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Smoketree Elementary School

2395 SMOKETREE AVE N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
621
Students
Total enrolled
$9,124
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 36% vs nat'l
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 621 students in grades PK–06 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
36% below average funding
District spends $9,124 per pupil, 36% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Smoketree Elementary School is a large elementary in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 621 students. The district invests $9,124 per student — 36% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Smoketree Elementary School

621
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution343 male · 278 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 303 students
Student Composition
57%
37%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040428000339

Academic Outcomes at Smoketree Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 86403

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,124Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,124
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,014
Student Support$1,734
Administration$1,095
Operations$1,369
Other$912
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,124 spent per student, an estimated $4,042 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
58%
State government
29.1%
Local (property tax)
58.0%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,124/student, 36% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Starline Elementary SchoolJamaica Elementary SchoolNautilus Elementary SchoolHavasupai Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Thunderbolt Middle School
↓
High School
Lake Havasu High SchoolHavasuonline
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMohave County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLake Havasu Unified District (4368) →
Phone: (928)505-6020
NCES ID: 040428000339
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lake Havasu City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
High
Lake Havasu High School
1,813 students · 09–12
● 54 opp31% FRL
Mid
Thunderbolt Middle School
851 students · 07–08
41% FRL
Elem
Starline Elementary School
636 students · KG–06
34% FRL
Elem
Jamaica Elementary School
402 students · KG–06
30% FRL
Elem
Nautilus Elementary School
360 students · KG–06
● 40 opp52% FRL
Elem
Havasupai Elementary School
338 students · KG–06
● 40 opp55% FRL
Elem
Oro Grande Classical Academy
333 students · KG–06
42% FRL
High
Havasuonline
124 students · 06–12
● 54 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2395 SMOKETREE AVE N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.