- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paradise Valley, AZ
Kiva Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kiva Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757000651
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiva Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paradise Valley · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiva Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiva Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Kiva Elementary School grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 040757000651 · Paradise Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.5:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Kiva Elementary School grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kiva Elementary 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
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school 609
Kiva Elementary School
609 students
What this shows Kiva Elementary School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiva Elementary School compares
Kiva 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Arizona - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Kiva Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Kiva Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiva Elementary 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
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Paradise Valley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiva Elementary School
How many students attend Kiva Elementary School?
Kiva Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paradise Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiva Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiva Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% 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 Kiva Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Kiva Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiva Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kiva Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Paradise Valley, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiva Elementary School?
Kiva Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiva Elementary School rank among public schools in Paradise Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiva Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Kiva 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.