Horseshoe Trails Elementary School vs Lone Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
376 students
| Measure | Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Lone Mountain Elementary School Cave Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 1,136 | #52 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4365 of 50,301 | #4369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 424 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | Phoenix | Cave Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.1 vs 81.1).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 376.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School better than Lone Mountain Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horseshoe Trails Elementary School and Lone Mountain Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Cave Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: 424. Lone Mountain Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horseshoe Trails Elementary School and Lone Mountain Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 51st of 1,136 and Lone Mountain Elementary School is 52nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).