- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Grayhawk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grayhawk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593001672
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayhawk Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #7 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayhawk Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayhawk Elementary School ranks #7 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Grayhawk Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 040593001672 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.7:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Grayhawk Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Grayhawk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 408
Grayhawk Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Grayhawk Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayhawk Elementary School compares
Grayhawk Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Grayhawk Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayhawk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayhawk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
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Standard public school
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Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
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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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grayhawk Elementary School
How many students attend Grayhawk Elementary School?
Grayhawk Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayhawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayhawk Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% higher 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 Grayhawk Elementary School?
5.9% of students at Grayhawk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayhawk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grayhawk Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayhawk Elementary School?
Grayhawk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grayhawk Elementary School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayhawk Elementary School ranks #7 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 Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Grayhawk Elementary School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.