- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040000103687
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 19
- students enrolled
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cave Creek Academy of Excellence ranks #15 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Cave Creek Unified District (4244) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000103687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040000103687 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students)
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence 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
- Black Mountain 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
- This school 19
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
19 students
What this shows Cave Creek Academy of Excellence reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cave Creek Academy of Excellence compares
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in Arizona - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Cave Creek Academy of Excellence 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 Cave Creek Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Shadows High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoran Trails Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Mountain Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horseshoe Trails Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Mountain Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cave Creek Academy of Excellence'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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Cave Creek Academy of Excellence?
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cave Creek Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Cave Creek Academy of Excellence is 9.5:1, which is 44% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cave Creek Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Cave Creek Academy of Excellence is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cave Creek Academy of Excellence?
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cave Creek Academy of Excellence rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cave Creek Academy of Excellence ranks #15 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 Cave Creek Unified District (4244)?
Besides Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, Cave Creek Unified District (4244) also operates Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students), Sonoran Trails Middle School (615 students), and Black Mountain Elementary School (496 students). See the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district page for the complete list.