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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT (4241)·NCES 040593000276

Copper Canyon Elementary School

17650 N 54TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 · (602) 449-7200 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL446 STUDENTS
Enrollment
446
Elementary
DISTRICT 476 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
57
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
71
Grade 4
65
Grade 5
71
Grade 6
57
Student demographics
White
29065%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
6615%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 48%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Asian
5412%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
266%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24956%
Female
19744%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
67.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -10.0pp since 2017
Math
69.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -10.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
446
-189 (-30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 17.9:1
% White
65%
was 65%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
12%
was 18%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Copper Canyon Elementary School

Copper Canyon Elementary School is one of the mid-tier K-5 schools in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, operated by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), with 446 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6.

Copper Canyon Elementary School is one of 42 schools operated by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), a district that serves 26,183 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Copper Canyon Elementary School logs that White students make up the majority at 65%. The remainder reads as 15% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Copper Canyon Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, census data for Maricopa County shows median household income runs about $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Copper Canyon Elementary School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: Milestones Charter School, around 0.8 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Copper Canyon Elementary School operates from an urban location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Copper Canyon Elementary School's enrollment has fell 30% since 2018, when it stood at 635 (now 446). The Asian share of enrollment declined from 18% to 12% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 17.9:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Copper Canyon Elementary School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Copper Canyon Elementary School
District
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Address
17650 N 54TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Phone
(602) 449-7200
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
446
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040593000276
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Other schools in SCOTTSDALE
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Frequently asked questions

About Copper Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Copper Canyon Elementary School?
Copper Canyon Elementary School enrolls approximately 446 students in grades PK-06.
Is Copper Canyon Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Copper Canyon Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Copper Canyon Elementary School have?
Copper Canyon Elementary School employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Copper Canyon Elementary School?
Student demographics at Copper Canyon Elementary School are roughly 65% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Copper Canyon Elementary School public or private?
Copper Canyon Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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