Enrollment
535
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040593001378
North Ranch Elementary School — Scottsdale, AZ
Federal NCES profile for North Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ranch Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Ranch Elementary School reports 535 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% below the Arizona average and 85% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) spends $14,378 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.8% from local sources (property taxes), 27.3% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Ranch Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Arizona — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 535 Top 65% in Arizona — larger than 35% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.8% -84% vs state
NCES ID 040593001378
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes North Ranch Elementary School.
$14,378
Per student
-5%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend North Ranch Elementary School?
North Ranch Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a other school in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ranch Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ranch Elementary School?
7.8% of students at North Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Ranch Elementary School is White at 60.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ranch Elementary School?
North Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.