- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Cheyenne Traditional School
Federal NCES profile for Cheyenne Traditional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757001194
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheyenne Traditional School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheyenne Traditional School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Traditional School ranks #17 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757001194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Cheyenne Traditional School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040757001194 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 20.7:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Cheyenne Traditional School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cheyenne Traditional School 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
- This school
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- Cocopah Middle
Cocopah Middle School
861 students
What this shows Cheyenne Traditional School reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheyenne Traditional School compares
Cheyenne Traditional 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 953 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Cheyenne Traditional School is less mixed than 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 Cheyenne Traditional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cocopah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheyenne Traditional School'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
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Traditional School
How many students attend Cheyenne Traditional School?
Cheyenne Traditional School has 953 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Traditional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Traditional School is 20.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheyenne Traditional School?
3.0% of students at Cheyenne Traditional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheyenne Traditional School?
The largest demographic group at Cheyenne Traditional School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheyenne Traditional School?
Cheyenne Traditional School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheyenne Traditional School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Traditional School ranks #17 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 Cheyenne Traditional School, 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.