- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Pima Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pima Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757000657
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pima Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #18 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pima Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Elementary School ranks #18 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pima Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040757000657 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 11.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Pima Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pima 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 332
Pima Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Pima Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pima Elementary School compares
Pima Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$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: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Pima Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Pima 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 | Similar 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 Pima 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 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
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pima Elementary School
How many students attend Pima Elementary School?
Pima Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% 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 Pima Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Pima Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pima Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pima Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pima Elementary School?
Pima Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Pima Elementary School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Elementary School ranks #18 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Pima 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.