Sandpiper Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Sandpiper Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandpiper 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
Sandpiper Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandpiper Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sandpiper Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#160 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
46%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandpiper Elementary School's ranking?
Sandpiper Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary School?
484 students attend Sandpiper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sandpiper Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandpiper Elementary School?
Sandpiper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandpiper Elementary School offer ?
Sandpiper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sandpiper Elementary School part of?
Sandpiper Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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