Enrollment
495
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Hohokam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hohokam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757000646
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hohokam Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hohokam Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hohokam Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hohokam Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hohokam Elementary School
Hohokam Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 495 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% 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): Hohokam Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 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 Hohokam Elementary School.
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 Hohokam Elementary School compares
Hohokam Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 53.7%
White 27.7%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Hohokam Elementary School 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 Hohokam Elementary School.
$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 Hohokam Elementary School 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 Hohokam Elementary School'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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hohokam Elementary School
How many students attend Hohokam Elementary School?
Hohokam Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hohokam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hohokam Elementary School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% 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 Hohokam Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Hohokam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hohokam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hohokam Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hohokam Elementary School?
Hohokam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hohokam Elementary School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hohokam Elementary School ranks #13 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 Hohokam Elementary School a good school?
Hohokam Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Hohokam Elementary 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.
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