Navajo Elementary School

Summary:

Navajo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a student population of 472 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Scottsdale Unified District, which is ranked 77 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Navajo Elementary School has a relatively diverse student population, with 55.72% White, 27.12% Hispanic, 6.14% African American, 3.81% Native American, and 1.69% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Scottsdale Unified District and the state of Arizona averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 42% of 3rd graders at Navajo Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60% for the district and 39% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 45.76% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools in the Scottsdale Unified District, Navajo Elementary School generally performs below average. Schools like Pueblo Elementary and Kiva Elementary consistently outperform Navajo Elementary School on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. However, the school's diverse student population and the strong performance of certain subgroups suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to help all students succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4525 N Granite Reef Rd
       Scottsdale, AZ  85251-1719


(480) 484-2600

District: Scottsdale Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,189 Help


Students who attend Navajo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mohave Middle School
High:    Saguaro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
Hispanic:
27.1%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Navajo Elementary School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 13th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), Hispanic (27.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary School is 14.7. 9 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navajo Elementary School is $10,189, which is the 6th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Navajo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Navajo Elementary School 278th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Navajo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scottsdale Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Unified District 77th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Navajo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.56 730th 1062 31.3%
2010 36.84 708th 1090 35.0%
2011 49.46 529th 1075 50.8%
2012 46.63 638th 1141 44.1%
2013 49.33 605th 1158 47.8%
2014 50.89 540th 1079 50.0%
2015 37.38 533rd 955 44.2%
2016 36.44 643rd 1079 40.4%
2017 58.07 425th 1106 61.6%
2018 61.62 398th 1109 64.1%
2019 62.15 387th 1039 62.8%
2021 57.40 470th 1226 61.7%
2022 45.71 477th 1000 52.3%
2023 64.88 393rd 1245 68.4%
2024 65.14 278th 904 69.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.68 460th 1027 55.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2022 80.35 7th 17 58.8%
2023 75.36 83rd 451 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 128th 417 69.3%
2021 40.90 614th 1201 48.9%
2023 39.95 463rd 820 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 177th 820 78.4%
2022 59.85 244th 618 60.5%
2023 68.16 257th 1116 77.0%
2024 56.93 191st 546 65.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.03 73rd 423 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.09 357th 1023 65.1%
2019 56.39 360th 862 58.2%
2021 59.25 434th 1219 64.4%
2022 54.07 373rd 824 54.7%
2023 66.31 361st 1219 70.4%
2024 44.51 315th 593 46.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.90 137th 239 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 454th 1032 56.0%
2019 54.85 359th 850 57.8%
2021 54.39 484th 1220 60.3%
2023 60.97 421st 1216 65.4%
2024 49.76 289th 609 52.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.19 22nd 620 96.5%
2023 27.27 273rd 316 13.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.64 489th 895 45.4%
2023 65.90 160th 607 73.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 298th 911 67.3%
2019 70.63 189th 709 73.3%
2021 50.86 498th 1198 58.4%
2022 71.31 195th 716 72.8%
2023 68.33 285th 1170 75.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.64 66th 654 89.9%
2022 16.05 77th 82 6.1%
2023 36.33 130th 219 40.6%
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Rank History for White students at Navajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 318th 720 55.8%
2019 53.22 284th 595 52.3%
2021 51.16 552nd 1161 52.5%
2022 26.82 647th 800 19.1%
2023 53.82 454th 1024 55.7%
2024 53.64 216th 477 54.7%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Open Quote Navajo is an excellent STEAM school, with an amazing community supporting it! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 9, 2018

Open Quote This in an exceptional school with an amazing community! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 30, 2017

Open Quote I've loved this school from the first day I walked in to tour! Friendly and helpful front desk staff, great leadership and excellent teachers. The community here is down to earth, kind and no nonsense. I appreciate the diversity of this school as I feel it mirrors real life. Both of kids have gone to school here and both score Highly Proficient on the AZ Merits AND genuinely nice humans. I highly recommend you stop by and see for yourself! Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, July 17, 2017

Open Quote Grandchildren go to this school and I have seen nothing but excellence. Love their teachers, and very supportive staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Open Quote Overall school is average. STEM program available good. Special Ed teacher here is not good. She is not experienced and does not work directly with the children. She has no idea what the kids are doing. Her aides do most of the work and she lacks maturity to be working with children in SPED. Aides lack training in SPED they only take a couple classes. Very poor when helping with academics only focused on social. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Open Quote My children have been attending Navajo Elementary since they were in Kindergarten and my oldest is in 5th grade. This is the most underrated school in the district! The staff are wonderful and so involved in the student's education. In addition their iSTEAM academy is one of a kind. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Open Quote The most under rated school in Scottsdale. Great programs abound at this school. And, an amazing staff. This school is the best one I visited in Scottsdale. From the Admin. to the students, just a wonderful school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Open Quote Excellent and dedicated staff. 21st Century learning with the use of STEAM approach. My child was in fifth grade learning well beyond the standards of his age. He is prepared for real world careers through technology and problem solving. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Navajo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 7 6 34 3 n/a n/a 33 541
1989 493 12 8 38 9 n/a n/a -30 530
1990 460 19 7 83 8 n/a n/a 34 611
1991 509 16 10 146 5 n/a n/a -138 548
1992 493 13 7 79 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 512 6 5 77 6 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 530 10 7 94 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 526 12 10 109 7 n/a n/a 0 664
1996 526 12 10 109 7 n/a n/a 0 664
1997 539 7 8 102 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 531 10 10 106 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 525 12 16 130 8 n/a n/a 0 691
2000 504 16 14 143 5 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 464 31 14 150 6 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 391 26 16 147 16 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 391 26 16 147 16 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 339 25 20 167 12 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 338 25 10 170 15 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 311 28 10 163 31 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 280 32 19 153 28 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 295 37 14 136 29 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 306 40 22 154 44 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 264 38 18 181 37 n/a n/a 0 538
2011 259 34 20 186 32 0 3 0 534
2012 255 22 18 175 31 0 13 0 514
2013 236 27 22 178 33 0 12 0 508
2014 206 29 13 146 33 0 6 0 433
2015 169 27 13 154 23 0 5 0 391
2016 159 22 11 141 18 0 7 0 358
2017 188 33 7 141 26 0 4 0 399
2018 166 33 11 132 34 0 2 0 378
2019 158 31 7 113 28 0 2 0 339
2020 189 22 9 125 27 0 5 0 377
2021 199 17 8 114 30 0 5 0 373
2022 228 26 11 138 29 0 15 0 447
2023 263 29 8 128 18 0 26 0 472

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 Navajo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 33.3 16.2 n/a
1989 530 36.3 14.6 n/a
1990 611 34.8 17.5 n/a
1991 548 36.1 15.1 n/a
1992 594 33.6 17.6 n/a
1993 606 35.8 16.9 n/a
1994 644 35.5 18.1 n/a
1995 664 36.3 18.3 n/a
1996 664 36.3 18.3 n/a
1997 659 36.9 17.9 n/a
1998 661 34.6 19.1 n/a
1999 691 37.6 18.4 n/a
2000 682 42.0 16.2 n/a
2001 665 45.4 14.6 n/a
2002 596 37.9 15.7 36.9
2003 596 37.9 15.7 36.9
2004 563 33.7 16.7 48.1
2005 558 33.5 16.7 51.1
2006 543 36.7 14.8 56.2
2007 512 38.0 13.5 60.2
2008 511 41.5 12.3 55.4
2009 566 45.6 12.4 58
2010 538 38.6 13.9 42.4
2011 534 42.6 12.5 59.2
2012 514 52.4 9.7 55.3
2013 508 40.5 12.5 59.4
2014 433 33.3 12.9 64
2015 391 28.0 13.9 52.4
2016 358 35.0 10.2 57.3
2017 399 33.5 11.9 66.2
2018 378 28.4 13.2 53.7
2019 339 27.6 12.2 47.8
2020 377 27.2 13.8 42.7
2021 373 27.1 13.7 n/a
2022 447 32.5 13.7 24.6
2023 472 32.0 14.7 45.8

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 Navajo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 33.3 16.2 n/a
1989 530 36.3 14.6 n/a
1990 611 34.8 17.5 n/a
1991 548 36.1 15.1 n/a
1992 594 33.6 17.6 n/a
1993 606 35.8 16.9 n/a
1994 644 35.5 18.1 n/a
1995 664 36.3 18.3 n/a
1996 664 36.3 18.3 n/a
1997 659 36.9 17.9 n/a
1998 661 34.6 19.1 n/a
1999 691 37.6 18.4 n/a
2000 682 42.0 16.2 n/a
2001 665 45.4 14.6 n/a
2002 596 37.9 15.7 36.9
2003 596 37.9 15.7 36.9
2004 563 33.7 16.7 48.1
2005 558 33.5 16.7 51.1
2006 543 36.7 14.8 56.2
2007 512 38.0 13.5 60.2
2008 511 41.5 12.3 55.4
2009 566 45.6 12.4 58
2010 538 38.6 13.9 42.4
2011 534 42.6 12.5 59.2
2012 514 52.4 9.7 55.3
2013 508 40.5 12.5 59.4
2014 433 33.3 12.9 64
2015 391 28.0 13.9 52.4
2016 358 35.0 10.2 57.3
2017 399 33.5 11.9 66.2
2018 378 28.4 13.2 53.7
2019 339 27.6 12.2 47.8
2020 377 27.2 13.8 42.7
2021 373 27.1 13.7 n/a
2022 447 32.5 13.7 24.6
2023 472 32.0 14.7 45.8

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 Navajo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,846 (184.0%) $16 (1.6%) $1,003
2020 $2,059 (19.3%) $9,146 (85.7%) $10,666
2021 $2,280 (20.0%) $9,914 (87.2%) $11,372
2022 $2,535 (24.9%) $8,284 (81.3%) $10,189

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Navajo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 393rd 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 Students339472
 39.2%
African American3129
 6.5%
American Indian2818
 35.7%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic113128
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White158263
 66.5%
Two or More Races226
 1200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%45.8%
 2%


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Navajo Elementary School ranks 278th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Navajo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mohave Middle School
High : Saguaro High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Navajo Elementary School.

Students at Navajo Elementary School are 56% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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