Navajo Elementary School

4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Navajo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : Navajo Elementary School serves the southern part of Scottsdale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 2.3 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Navajo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Navajo Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

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Year Founded
1996

School Rankings

Navajo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Navajo Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#465 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
34%

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45-49%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
5%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
28%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
33%

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Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.62

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Navajo Elementary School's ranking?
Navajo Elementary School is ranked #465 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Navajo Elementary School often compared to?
Navajo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Navajo Elementary School?
473 students attend Navajo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Navajo Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Navajo Elementary School?
Navajo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Navajo Elementary School offer ?
Navajo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Navajo Elementary School part of?
Navajo Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
In what neighborhood is Navajo Elementary School located?
Navajo Elementary School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.

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Date
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : Navajo Elementary School serves the southern part of Scottsdale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 2.3 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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