Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grayhawk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayhawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grayhawk Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grayhawk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayhawk Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayhawk Elementary School's ranking?
Grayhawk Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Grayhawk Elementary School often compared to?
Grayhawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Peak Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Grayhawk Elementary School?
334 students attend Grayhawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grayhawk Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayhawk Elementary School?
Grayhawk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grayhawk Elementary School offer ?
Grayhawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grayhawk Elementary School part of?
Grayhawk Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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