Enrollment
317
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Echo Canyon K-8
Federal NCES profile for Echo Canyon K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757001561
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echo Canyon K-8 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #23 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Echo Canyon K-8 has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Canyon K-8 ranks #23 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Echo Canyon K-8 compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Echo Canyon K-8
Echo Canyon K-8 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 317 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Echo Canyon K-8 is leaner than roughly 91% of Arizona schools and 38% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 793 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scottsdale Unified District (4240) spends $9,802 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scottsdale's public schools, it stands alongside Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students): Echo Canyon K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students) and Chaparral High School (1,773 students) alongside Echo Canyon K-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Echo Canyon K-8 compares
Echo Canyon K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$9,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 33.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Echo Canyon K-8 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsdale Unified District (4240), which includes Echo Canyon K-8.
$9,802
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 19.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Echo Canyon K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echo Canyon K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Echo Canyon K-8
How many students attend Echo Canyon K-8?
Echo Canyon K-8 has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Canyon K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Canyon K-8 is 10.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% 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 Echo Canyon K-8?
41.9% of students at Echo Canyon K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echo Canyon K-8?
The largest demographic group at Echo Canyon K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echo Canyon K-8?
Echo Canyon K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Echo Canyon K-8 rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Canyon K-8 ranks #23 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.
Is Echo Canyon K-8 a good school?
Echo Canyon K-8 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Echo Canyon K-8, 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.
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