Serving 408 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 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grayhawk Elementary School serves the eastern part of Scottsdale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grayhawk Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Inspire, Nurture
School Rankings
Grayhawk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #142 out of 1,921 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Grayhawk Elementary School?
408 students attend Grayhawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grayhawk Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grayhawk Elementary School?
Grayhawk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grayhawk Elementary School part of?
Grayhawk Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Grayhawk Elementary School located?
Grayhawk Elementary School is located in the Grayhawk neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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