Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Canyon 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
Desert Canyon Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Canyon Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#52 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Canyon Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Traditional School, Anasazi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Canyon Elementary School?
470 students attend Desert Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desert Canyon Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Canyon Elementary School?
Desert Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Desert Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Canyon Elementary School part of?
Desert Canyon Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Canyon Elementary School located?
Desert Canyon Elementary School is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.
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