- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Anasazi Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anasazi Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757001327
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anasazi Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anasazi Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anasazi Elementary ranks #5 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Anasazi Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040757001327 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Anasazi Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Anasazi Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school 423
Anasazi Elementary
423 students
What this shows Anasazi Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anasazi Elementary compares
Anasazi Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Anasazi Elementary is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anasazi Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anasazi Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cactus Shadows High School
Standard public school
1,362 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Standard public school
898 students
Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
Standard public school
141 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anasazi Elementary
How many students attend Anasazi Elementary?
Anasazi Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anasazi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anasazi Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anasazi Elementary?
8.8% of students at Anasazi Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anasazi Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anasazi Elementary is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anasazi Elementary?
Anasazi Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anasazi Elementary rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Anasazi Elementary ranks #5 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Anasazi Elementary, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.