Yavapai Elementary School

701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yavapai Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Yavapai Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Yavapai Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yavapai Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#736 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
32%
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35-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
24%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yavapai Elementary School's ranking?
Yavapai Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yavapai Elementary School?
176 students attend Yavapai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Yavapai Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yavapai Elementary School?
Yavapai Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yavapai Elementary School offer ?
Yavapai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Yavapai Elementary School part of?
Yavapai Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day Student Classes - Early Release (All Grades Pre-K-12)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

1   6/15/2020
Mr weaver was feeling students up for years in the class right next to mine, looking for a good school for my daughter and it's all I can think about; Then not taking the steps we needed as students to protect us. Will not be here.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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