- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsdale, AZ
Black Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040000100120
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Mountain Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Mountain Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Cave Creek Unified District (4244) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000100120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Black Mountain Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040000100120 · Scottsdale, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students)
Black Mountain Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Black Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Shadows
Cactus Shadows High School
1,362 students
- Sonoran Trails
Sonoran Trails Middle School
615 students
- This school 496
Black Mountain Elementary School
496 students
- Horseshoe Trai 424
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
424 students
- Lone Mountain 376
Lone Mountain Elementary School
376 students
- Desert Willow 338
Desert Willow Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Black Mountain Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Mountain Elementary School compares
Black Mountain Elementary School 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 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,626
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Black Mountain Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Cave Creek Unified District (4244) reports $9,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Shadows High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoran Trails Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horseshoe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Scottsdale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% 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 Black Mountain Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Black Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Mountain Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Black Mountain Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Mountain Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Cave Creek Unified District (4244)?
Besides Black Mountain Elementary School, Cave Creek Unified District (4244) also operates Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students), Sonoran Trails Middle School (615 students), and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School (424 students). See the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district page for the complete list.