Skull Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Skull Valley Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the rural community of Skull Valley, Arizona, with a student population of just 38 students. Despite its small size, the school stands out in several key areas compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Skull Valley Elementary outperforms the state average in several subjects, including 5th grade Science (67% proficient vs. 34% state average) and 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts (50% proficient). However, the school struggles in 3rd grade ELA (33% proficient vs. 41% state average) and 5th grade Math (34% proficient vs. 36% state average), suggesting a need to focus on improving math instruction. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.91% to 36.36% over the past three years, higher than some nearby schools like Abia Judd Elementary (36.83%) and Lincoln Elementary (53.72%).

Despite these challenges, Skull Valley Elementary School stands out for its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.7 to 12.6 over the past three years, lower than the nearby schools. The school also spends significantly more per student ($20,961 in 2019-2020) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $8,777 to $12,363 per student. This suggests the school is well-resourced and may be able to provide more personalized attention and support to its students, even as it works to address areas for improvement in its academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338

(928) 442-3322

District: Skull Valley Elementary District

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

23.7%

American Indian:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

See top rated Arizona public schools

Compare Skull Valley Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Skull Valley Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Skull Valley Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (23.7%), American Indian (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skull Valley Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Skull Valley Elementary School employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details

Schooldigger Rankings:

Skull Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

What do you think?

Your rating for Skull Valley Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Skull Valley Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2012	53.84	522^nd	1141	54.3%
2013	79.33	194^th	1158	83.2%
2021	51.80	520^th	1226	57.6%
2022	59.88	350^th	1000	65.0%
2023	65.91	381^st	1245	69.4%

See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.22	259^th	1201	78.4%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.15	302^nd	1116	72.9%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.03	558^th	1219	54.2%
2023	90.55	82^nd	1219	93.3%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.55	513^th	1220	58.0%
2022	57.39	326^th	830	60.7%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.84	613^th	1161	47.2%
2023	48.04	521^st	1024	49.1%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Skull Valley Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.46	592^nd	832	28.8%
2022	73.96	117^th	605	80.7%

See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.99	612^th	789	22.4%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.80	736^th	820	10.2%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.46	316^th	818	61.4%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.07	624^th	780	20.0%
2022	53.00	204^th	446	54.3%

See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Skull Valley Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Skull Valley Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Skull Valley Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	21	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	29
1995	22	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	28
1996	22	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	28
1997	23	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	29
1998	25	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	31
1999	30	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	36
2000	30	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	33
2001	22	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	25
2002	20	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2003	20	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2004	20	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2005	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2006	32	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
2007	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	25
2008	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	22
2009	16	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	20
2010	19	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	24
2011	15	0	0	6	0	0	0	21
2012	21	0	0	6	0	0	0	27
2013	24	0	0	3	0	0	0	27
2014	17	0	0	3	0	0	0	20
2015	21	0	0	3	0	0	0	24
2016	15	0	0	1	0	0	0	16
2017	13	0	0	1	0	0	0	14
2018	20	0	0	2	0	0	0	22
2019	16	0	0	4	0	0	0	20
2020	20	0	0	3	0	0	0	23
2021	25	0	0	5	3	0	0	33
2022	31	0	0	8	3	0	1	43
2023	25	0	0	9	4	0	0	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skull Valley Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1995	28	2.0	14.0	n/a
1996	28	2.0	14.0	n/a
1997	29	2.4	12.1	n/a
1998	31	2.8	11.1	n/a
1999	36	2.9	12.4	n/a
2000	33	2.7	12.2	n/a
2001	25	2.5	10.0	n/a
2002	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2003	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2004	20	2.5	8.0	20
2005	31	2.0	15.5	n/a
2006	32	2.0	16.0	n/a
2007	25	1.0	25.0	n/a
2008	22	1.0	22.0	n/a
2009	20	1.0	20.0	10
2010	24	1.0	24.0	n/a
2011	21	1.0	21.0	0
2012	27	1.0	27.0	n/a
2013	27	1.5	18.0	n/a
2014	20	1.5	13.3	n/a
2015	24	1.0	24.0	0
2016	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2017	14	2.0	7.0	n/a
2018	22	2.0	11.0	50
2019	20	2.5	8.0	45
2020	23	3.0	7.6	34.8
2021	33	3.0	11.0	36.4
2022	43	4.4	9.7	27.9
2023	38	3.0	12.6	34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skull Valley Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1995	28	2.0	14.0	n/a
1996	28	2.0	14.0	n/a
1997	29	2.4	12.1	n/a
1998	31	2.8	11.1	n/a
1999	36	2.9	12.4	n/a
2000	33	2.7	12.2	n/a
2001	25	2.5	10.0	n/a
2002	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2003	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2004	20	2.5	8.0	20
2005	31	2.0	15.5	n/a
2006	32	2.0	16.0	n/a
2007	25	1.0	25.0	n/a
2008	22	1.0	22.0	n/a
2009	20	1.0	20.0	10
2010	24	1.0	24.0	n/a
2011	21	1.0	21.0	0
2012	27	1.0	27.0	n/a
2013	27	1.5	18.0	n/a
2014	20	1.5	13.3	n/a
2015	24	1.0	24.0	0
2016	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2017	14	2.0	7.0	n/a
2018	22	2.0	11.0	50
2019	20	2.5	8.0	45
2020	23	3.0	7.6	34.8
2021	33	3.0	11.0	36.4
2022	43	4.4	9.7	27.9
2023	38	3.0	12.6	34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skull Valley Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$131 (0.7%)	$1,118 (5.9%)	$1,379 (7.3%)	$12,520 (66.0%)	$5,202 (27.4%)	$17,722 (93.4%)	$18,971
2020	$584 (2.8%)	$1,014 (4.8%)	$2,183 (10.4%)	$12,553 (59.9%)	$6,810 (32.5%)	$19,363 (92.4%)	$20,961

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skull Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	20	38	90%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	25	56.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	34.2%	10.8%

Schools Near Skull Valley Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Skull Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro	Skull Valley	86338	Yavapai County	Skull Valley Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 442-3322	38	3	12.6	34.2%	25 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Kirkland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	14200 W. Kirkland/Hillside Rd.	Kirkland	86332	Yavapai County	Kirkland Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 442-9488	76	11	7.2	75.0%	54 (71.1%)	1 (1.3%)	19 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Abia Judd Elementary School	Public	K-5	1749 N Williamson Valley Rd	Prescott	86305	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3263	505	34	14.8	36.8%	366 (72.5%)	3 (0.6%)	97 (19.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	63	304^th of 904 public elementary schools	66.4%		82.5	212^th of 1245 public elementary schools	83.0%	92	47.0	53.0			57.0	49.0			$10,105	$917	$148	$1,981	$7,438	$1,604	$9,041
Granite Mountain Middle School	Public	K-8	1800 N Williamson Valley Rd	Prescott	86305	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3253	520	34	15.4	36.7%	371 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (20.6%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.8%)	49.9	403^rd of 904 public elementary schools	55.4%		63.5	406^th of 1245 public elementary schools	67.4%	3			50.0	43.0			48.0	27.0	$9,829	$931	$145	$2,006	$6,975	$1,778	$8,753
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Park Ave	Prescott	86303	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3249	309	26	11.8	53.7%	211 (68.3%)	5 (1.6%)	66 (21.4%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	18 (5.8%)	51	394^th of 904 public elementary schools	56.4%		69.8	339^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.8%	55	34.0	62.0			51.0	37.0			$12,339	$2,263	$381	$4,908	$7,962	$1,733	$9,695
Mountain Oak Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1455 Willow Creek Rd	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Mountain Oak Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 541-7700	79				61 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Willow Creek Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2100 Willow Creek Rd	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Painted Pony Ranch Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 776-1212	87				66 (75.9%)	1 (1.1%)	13 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.6%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Washington Traditional School	Public	K-8	300 E Gurley St	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 445-5400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
La Tierra Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	124 N Virginia St	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	La Tierra Community School Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 445-5100	120				84 (70.0%)	2 (1.7%)	25 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Taylor Hicks School	Public	K-5	1845 Campbell Ave	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3276	385	27	14.4	39.7%	241 (62.6%)	1 (0.3%)	100 (26.0%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.5%)	70.7	243^rd of 904 public elementary schools	73.1%		81.3	224^th of 1245 public elementary schools	82.0%	19	46.0	62.0			60.0	55.0			$11,131	$1,265	$243	$2,774	$7,948	$1,675	$9,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Skull Valley Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Skull Valley Elementary School?

Students at Skull Valley Elementary School are 66% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% American Indian.

What district is Skull Valley Elementary School in?

Skull Valley Elementary District

How many students attend Skull Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Skull Valley Elementary School.

Rate Skull Valley Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

AZArizona Elementary School Rankings

AZArizona District Rankings

Schools in Skull Valley, AZ

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Skull Valley Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.