Enrollment
133
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040087903400 Charter school
Scottsdale Country Day School — Scottsdale, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Scottsdale Country Day School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
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: Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Scottsdale Country Day School reports 133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) spends $9,683 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.3% from local sources (property taxes), 81.7% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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 Scottsdale Country Day 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 133 | top 22% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,683
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 133 Top 22% in Arizona — larger than 78% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040087903400
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsdale Country Day School (91110), which includes Scottsdale Country Day School.
$9,683
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.3%
State 81.7%
Federal 11.0%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsdale Country Day School
How many students attend Scottsdale Country Day School?
Scottsdale Country Day School has 133 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsdale Country Day School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsdale Country Day School is White at 75.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsdale Country Day School?
Scottsdale Country Day School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.