Copper Canyon Elementary School

Summary:

Copper Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 484. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District, which is ranked 108 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Copper Canyon Elementary consistently outperforms the Paradise Valley Unified District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, 65% of 5th graders, and 72% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 53%, 58%, 52%, and 57%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 62% to 74% across the grades, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Copper Canyon Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a ranking as high as 43rd out of over 1,100 schools in the 2016-2017 school year. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 70th out of 904 Arizona elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Copper Canyon Elementary to other nearby schools within the Paradise Valley Unified District, such as Sandpiper Elementary and Quail Run Elementary, Copper Canyon consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, statewide rankings, and student subgroup performance. Copper Canyon Elementary's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $7,126 to $9,604 per student, which is generally higher than the state average, and the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.2 students per teacher in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 17650 N 54th St
       Scottsdale, AZ  85254-5869


(602) 449-7200

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,739 Help


Students who attend Copper Canyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunrise Middle School
High:    Horizon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Compare Details Copper Canyon Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 8th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (14.5%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Copper Canyon Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 10th best among 25 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Copper Canyon Elementary School is $8,739. 18 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Copper Canyon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Copper Canyon Elementary School 70th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Copper Canyon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.04 25th 1062 97.6%
2010 94.16 16th 1090 98.5%
2011 93.91 16th 1075 98.5%
2012 89.18 38th 1141 96.7%
2013 88.96 58th 1158 95.0%
2014 91.21 52nd 1079 95.2%
2015 87.59 99th 955 89.6%
2016 89.67 94th 1079 91.3%
2017 94.35 43rd 1106 96.1%
2018 93.01 62nd 1109 94.4%
2019 86.66 113th 1039 89.1%
2021 91.13 105th 1226 91.4%
2022 80.73 163rd 1000 83.7%
2023 92.41 79th 1245 93.7%
2024 90.18 70th 904 92.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.02 118th 1027 88.5%
2022 34.48 346th 444 22.1%
2023 77.33 74th 617 88.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.24 754th 975 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.80 9th 417 97.8%
2021 42.42 587th 1201 51.1%
2023 42.36 423rd 820 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.35 575th 1116 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.01 100th 1023 90.2%
2019 83.23 107th 862 87.6%
2021 89.85 100th 1219 91.8%
2022 73.46 172nd 824 79.1%
2023 90.08 86th 1219 92.9%
2024 77.32 100th 593 83.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.81 45th 1032 95.6%
2019 81.55 124th 850 85.4%
2021 89.52 113th 1220 90.7%
2022 76.25 155th 830 81.3%
2023 90.80 92nd 1216 92.4%
2024 86.62 55th 609 91.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.82 16th 33 51.5%
2021 64.09 211th 620 66.0%
2022 78.07 42nd 270 84.4%
2023 83.83 30th 316 90.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.17 856th 895 4.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.70 41st 911 95.5%
2021 73.71 217th 1198 81.9%
2023 83.64 130th 1170 88.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.25 36th 654 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at Copper Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.34 110th 720 84.7%
2019 71.74 132nd 595 77.8%
2021 83.03 126th 1161 89.1%
2022 61.43 264th 800 67.0%
2023 78.73 160th 1024 84.4%
2024 65.76 143rd 477 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Open Quote We have been with Copper Canyon for 4 years and as a parent, I am very happy and impressed with this school in many ways. The parent involvement is great and it makes a big difference in class and events planned throughout the year. The principal and staff are caring and always available, loved by the kids. We have had 1-2 average teachers but all others have been spectacular. Communication with the parents is at a very high level. The families at Copper Canyon are child focused - my kids are surrounded by other kids that are smart, happy, respectful and well behaved. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 13, 2012

Open Quote Really bad environment, The teachers have cliques with the parents. Even though I am white, I hated the fact that most of the students are all Caucasian. Scottsdale mentality is really prevalent at this school, I couldn't pull my child out fast enough, for fear of being poisoned by all the prejudice and materialistic minded people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 519 13 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 629 10 21 15 3 n/a n/a 0 678
1996 629 10 21 15 3 n/a n/a 0 678
1997 649 7 24 17 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1998 726 11 28 29 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1999 739 16 37 29 4 n/a n/a 0 825
2000 676 11 31 25 5 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 627 12 28 25 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 618 12 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 618 12 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 641 8 31 19 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 655 13 33 23 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 657 14 36 24 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 650 13 40 22 2 n/a n/a 0 727
2008 641 13 50 29 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2009 631 15 53 26 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2010 607 15 58 26 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2011 580 5 51 55 1 1 24 0 717
2012 586 6 70 64 1 1 28 0 756
2013 558 4 76 65 1 1 30 0 735
2014 564 4 75 47 1 1 36 0 728
2015 529 4 95 51 2 2 35 0 718
2016 491 4 138 54 2 2 40 0 731
2017 449 2 130 57 3 3 40 0 684
2018 410 2 114 64 3 2 40 0 635
2019 375 1 59 64 4 2 35 0 540
2020 372 5 74 64 3 1 32 0 551
2021 321 4 70 72 5 1 27 0 500
2022 333 5 64 74 3 0 23 0 502
2023 325 7 53 70 3 0 26 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 557 26.8 20.8 n/a
1995 678 32.3 21.0 n/a
1996 678 32.3 21.0 n/a
1997 698 30.5 22.9 n/a
1998 794 35.6 22.3 n/a
1999 825 37.2 22.2 n/a
2000 748 36.1 20.7 n/a
2001 692 35.5 19.5 n/a
2002 673 34.6 19.5 2.4
2003 673 34.6 19.5 2.4
2004 699 34.1 20.5 1.6
2005 724 36.3 19.9 2.6
2006 731 38.5 19.0 3.6
2007 727 39.5 18.4 2.1
2008 733 38.3 19.1 2.6
2009 725 38.8 18.7 3
2010 706 32.0 22.0 4
2011 717 32.0 22.4 4.2
2012 756 38.0 19.8 5.4
2013 735 35.0 21.0 n/a
2014 728 36.5 19.9 1
2015 718 36.0 19.9 4.7
2016 731 36.0 20.3 2.5
2017 684 36.5 18.7 3.2
2018 635 35.5 17.8 3.9
2019 540 35.3 15.2 6.9
2020 551 31.8 17.3 8.9
2021 500 35.1 14.2 n/a
2022 502 35.9 13.9 6.2
2023 484 36.2 13.3 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 557 26.8 20.8 n/a
1995 678 32.3 21.0 n/a
1996 678 32.3 21.0 n/a
1997 698 30.5 22.9 n/a
1998 794 35.6 22.3 n/a
1999 825 37.2 22.2 n/a
2000 748 36.1 20.7 n/a
2001 692 35.5 19.5 n/a
2002 673 34.6 19.5 2.4
2003 673 34.6 19.5 2.4
2004 699 34.1 20.5 1.6
2005 724 36.3 19.9 2.6
2006 731 38.5 19.0 3.6
2007 727 39.5 18.4 2.1
2008 733 38.3 19.1 2.6
2009 725 38.8 18.7 3
2010 706 32.0 22.0 4
2011 717 32.0 22.4 4.2
2012 756 38.0 19.8 5.4
2013 735 35.0 21.0 n/a
2014 728 36.5 19.9 1
2015 718 36.0 19.9 4.7
2016 731 36.0 20.3 2.5
2017 684 36.5 18.7 3.2
2018 635 35.5 17.8 3.9
2019 540 35.3 15.2 6.9
2020 551 31.8 17.3 8.9
2021 500 35.1 14.2 n/a
2022 502 35.9 13.9 6.2
2023 484 36.2 13.3 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Copper Canyon Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $94 (1.0%) $51 (0.5%) $239 (2.5%) $7,678 (79.9%) $1,781 (18.5%) $9,459 (98.5%) $9,604
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $6,508 (91.3%) $618 (8.7%) $7,126 (100.0%) $7,126
2021 $1,310 (16.3%) $216 (2.7%) $2,835 (35.3%) $6,058 (75.3%) $457 (5.7%) $6,516 (81.0%) $8,041
2022 $372 (4.3%) $146 (1.7%) $889 (10.2%) $7,648 (87.5%) $573 (6.6%) $8,221 (94.1%) $8,739

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Copper Canyon Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 113th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540484
 10.4%
African American17
 600%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian5953
 10.2%
Hispanic6470
 9.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White375325
 13.3%
Two or More Races3526
 25.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%7.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Copper Canyon Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Copper Canyon Elementary School.

Students who attend Copper Canyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Horizon High School

Students at Copper Canyon Elementary School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Copper Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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