- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsdale, AZ
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sonoran Sky Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040593000606
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoran Sky Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sonoran Sky Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040593000606 · Scottsdale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 15.8:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Sonoran Sky Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sonoran Sky Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 567
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Sonoran Sky Elementary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoran Sky Elementary School compares
Sonoran Sky 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Arizona - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Sonoran Sky Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoran Sky Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoran Sky Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Scottsdale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Sky Elementary School
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
5.9% of students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sonoran Sky Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Sonoran Sky Elementary School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.