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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SKULL VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4478)·NCES 040777000390

Skull Valley Elementary School

3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro, Skull Valley, AZ 86338 · (928) 442-3322 · Yavapai County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL39 STUDENTS
Enrollment
39
Elementary
STATE 451
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
7
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
7
Grade 4
4
Grade 5
4
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
6
Student demographics
White
2872%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
410%
STATE 48%
Two+
410%
STATE 4%
Native American
38%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2154%
Female
1846%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
57.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +55.0pp since 2017
Math
35.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . +33.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
39
+17 (+77%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
was 11.0:1
% White
72%
was 91%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Skull Valley Elementary School

Located at 3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro, in Skull Valley, Arizona, Skull Valley Elementary School is a very small K-5 school that teaches 39 students (grades pre-K through 8), operated by Skull Valley Elementary District (4478). That puts it 91% leaner than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Operationally, Skull Valley Elementary School answers to Skull Valley Elementary District (4478), which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On demographics, Skull Valley Elementary School lists that 72% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 8% Native American. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 81%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Skull Valley Elementary School has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Skull Valley Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Yavapai County put median household earnings sit near $69,613, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Skull Valley Elementary School is one of 107 public schools in Yavapai County (combined enrollment of about 23,538 students).

Kirkland Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 5.9 miles from this campus.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 77%: 22 students in 2018 compared to 39 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 91% to 72% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 11.0:1 in 2018 to 7.8:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Skull Valley Elementary School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Yavapai County at a glance

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Population
245,480
Census ACS
Median income
$69,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
107
23,538 students

Quick facts

School name
Skull Valley Elementary School
District
Skull Valley Elementary District (4478)
Address
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro, Skull Valley, AZ 86338
Phone
(928) 442-3322
County
Yavapai County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
39
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
040777000390
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Skull Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Skull Valley Elementary School?
Skull Valley Elementary School enrolls approximately 39 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Skull Valley Elementary School serve?
Skull Valley Elementary School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skull Valley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Skull Valley Elementary School is approximately 7.8:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Skull Valley Elementary School?
At Skull Valley Elementary School, the student body is approximately 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more.
Is Skull Valley Elementary School public or private?
Skull Valley Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Skull Valley Elementary District (4478).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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