Serving 358 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Grayhawk Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grayhawk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayhawk Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#170 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 #170 out of 1,956 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
358 students attend Grayhawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grayhawk Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayhawk Elementary School?
Grayhawk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is Grayhawk Elementary School part of?
Grayhawk Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Grayhawk Elementary School located?
Grayhawk Elementary School is located in the Grayhawk neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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