Anasazi Elementary

Summary:

Anasazi Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 442. The school is part of the Scottsdale Unified District, which is ranked 77 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anasazi Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 23 and 147 over the past 10 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 61% of 5th graders at Anasazi Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39%, 46%, and 38%, respectively. In Mathematics, 63% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, and 60% of 5th graders at Anasazi Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43%, 36%, and 33%.

Anasazi Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Anasazi Elementary's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 57% was higher than the rates at Copper Ridge School (66%), Cochise Elementary (64%), and Laguna Elementary (58%). Similarly, Anasazi Elementary's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 63% was higher than the rates at Copper Ridge School (67%), Cochise Elementary (73%), and Laguna Elementary (69%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12121 N 124th St
       Scottsdale, AZ  85259-3473


(480) 484-7300

District: Scottsdale Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,345 Help


Students who attend Anasazi Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mountainside Middle School
High:    Desert Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Asian:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Compare Details Anasazi Elementary ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9th 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 84.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (12.4%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anasazi Elementary is 15.4. 13 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 Anasazi Elementary is $7,345. 15 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anasazi Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Anasazi Elementary 122nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Anasazi Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Anasazi Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 89.45 50th 1062 95.3%
2010 90.56 54th 1090 95.0%
2011 91.16 44th 1075 95.9%
2012 87.98 62nd 1141 94.6%
2013 87.63 71st 1158 93.9%
2014 88.58 89th 1079 91.8%
2015 91.64 57th 955 94.0%
2016 95.32 30th 1079 97.2%
2017 93.13 57th 1106 94.8%
2018 95.92 23rd 1109 97.9%
2019 91.99 61st 1039 94.1%
2021 88.01 147th 1226 88.0%
2022 88.36 72nd 1000 92.8%
2023 94.59 53rd 1245 95.7%
2024 84.72 122nd 904 86.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.49 218th 617 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.87 126th 1201 89.5%
2023 74.81 111th 820 86.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.97 90th 618 85.4%
2023 67.72 263rd 1116 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.27 22nd 1023 97.8%
2019 87.28 69th 862 92.0%
2021 92.86 58th 1219 95.2%
2022 84.95 62nd 824 92.5%
2023 92.86 55th 1219 95.5%
2024 68.28 165th 593 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.23 20th 1032 98.1%
2019 90.66 48th 850 94.4%
2021 80.64 212th 1220 82.6%
2022 80.78 110th 830 86.7%
2023 93.49 54th 1216 95.6%
2024 74.83 124th 609 79.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.21 224th 620 63.9%
2023 71.14 72nd 316 77.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.40 818th 895 8.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.05 331st 1198 72.4%
2022 80.06 100th 716 86.0%
2023 76.72 197th 1170 83.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.92 21st 654 96.8%
2023 81.22 35th 219 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Anasazi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.05 9th 720 98.8%
2019 83.53 56th 595 90.6%
2021 83.07 124th 1161 89.3%
2022 84.96 49th 800 93.9%
2023 89.15 50th 1024 95.1%
2024 67.00 137th 477 71.3%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 9, 2019

Open Quote We have been thrilled with Anasazi for our three children. We absolutely love the experienced, certified teachers here who provide a very challenging and balanced education that considers and cares for the whole child. We have an outstanding principal who has created a warm and nurturing environment for children while maintaining a strong academic program. Under her leadership, our school has started the process of becoming an IB elementary program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. These kids are learning to think, not just being asked to memorize, and they are enjoying it! As part of the IB program, each month students learn about a different IB learner attribute such as having an open mind or being a good listener. I’ve noticed these class discussions have had a real effect on my own children as they talk about these ideas at home. The IB program also continues into the neighborhood middle and high school which makes for a nice transition. Our school has a very friendly, supportive atmosphere, and we have many community events throughout the year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anasazi Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1067 10 19 16 2 n/a n/a -330 784
1989 834 8 12 19 1 n/a n/a -81 793
1990 858 10 5 20 1 n/a n/a -260 634
1991 686 9 6 12 0 n/a n/a 3 716
1992 707 13 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1993 788 10 12 22 3 n/a n/a 0 835
1994 688 9 14 22 3 n/a n/a 0 736
1995 975 14 28 38 10 n/a n/a 0 1065
1996 975 14 28 38 10 n/a n/a 0 1065
1997 897 11 29 28 5 n/a n/a 0 970
1998 721 8 17 19 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 0 0 22 142 2 n/a n/a 505 671
2000 667 8 20 20 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2001 643 4 29 35 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2002 625 13 32 42 8 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 625 13 32 42 8 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 540 8 32 32 6 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 518 4 35 35 6 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 504 11 47 39 4 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 531 11 48 37 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2008 574 15 58 36 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2009 565 22 69 27 3 n/a n/a 0 686
2010 541 16 77 31 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2011 529 26 80 42 4 0 1 0 682
2012 496 18 70 41 4 2 8 0 639
2013 503 16 57 49 5 4 16 0 650
2014 480 23 62 51 5 3 10 0 634
2015 427 13 54 54 6 2 11 0 567
2016 439 15 43 54 6 2 11 0 570
2017 387 12 29 54 8 1 8 0 499
2018 352 16 41 44 16 1 5 0 475
2019 279 8 33 42 13 1 2 0 378
2020 289 13 35 32 18 1 3 0 391
2021 234 9 21 41 11 2 2 0 320
2022 304 7 36 40 10 0 15 0 412
2023 306 9 38 55 13 2 19 0 442

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 Anasazi Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 784 40.8 19.2 n/a
1989 793 41.0 19.3 n/a
1990 634 33.7 18.8 n/a
1991 716 35.0 20.4 n/a
1992 745 35.7 20.8 n/a
1993 835 38.4 21.7 n/a
1994 736 36.9 19.9 n/a
1995 1065 48.2 22.1 n/a
1996 1065 48.2 22.1 n/a
1997 970 45.5 21.3 n/a
1998 767 38.0 20.2 n/a
1999 671 33.2 20.2 n/a
2000 716 35.0 20.5 n/a
2001 712 36.5 19.5 n/a
2002 720 36.6 19.7 5
2003 720 36.6 19.7 5
2004 618 32.3 19.1 3.1
2005 598 33.4 17.9 5.5
2006 605 33.9 17.8 7.8
2007 632 34.0 18.6 6
2008 687 38.5 17.8 4.4
2009 686 41.5 16.5 4.2
2010 668 40.6 16.4 2.8
2011 682 36.3 18.7 6.9
2012 639 40.6 15.7 9.4
2013 650 33.5 19.4 9.4
2014 634 31.1 20.3 8
2015 567 31.0 18.2 7.4
2016 570 33.0 17.2 7.7
2017 499 30.6 16.3 14.2
2018 475 25.4 18.7 9.9
2019 378 25.2 15.0 15.9
2020 391 24.9 15.6 12.8
2021 320 21.9 14.6 n/a
2022 412 24.9 16.5 5.1
2023 442 28.6 15.4 12.7

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 Anasazi Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 784 40.8 19.2 n/a
1989 793 41.0 19.3 n/a
1990 634 33.7 18.8 n/a
1991 716 35.0 20.4 n/a
1992 745 35.7 20.8 n/a
1993 835 38.4 21.7 n/a
1994 736 36.9 19.9 n/a
1995 1065 48.2 22.1 n/a
1996 1065 48.2 22.1 n/a
1997 970 45.5 21.3 n/a
1998 767 38.0 20.2 n/a
1999 671 33.2 20.2 n/a
2000 716 35.0 20.5 n/a
2001 712 36.5 19.5 n/a
2002 720 36.6 19.7 5
2003 720 36.6 19.7 5
2004 618 32.3 19.1 3.1
2005 598 33.4 17.9 5.5
2006 605 33.9 17.8 7.8
2007 632 34.0 18.6 6
2008 687 38.5 17.8 4.4
2009 686 41.5 16.5 4.2
2010 668 40.6 16.4 2.8
2011 682 36.3 18.7 6.9
2012 639 40.6 15.7 9.4
2013 650 33.5 19.4 9.4
2014 634 31.1 20.3 8
2015 567 31.0 18.2 7.4
2016 570 33.0 17.2 7.7
2017 499 30.6 16.3 14.2
2018 475 25.4 18.7 9.9
2019 378 25.2 15.0 15.9
2020 391 24.9 15.6 12.8
2021 320 21.9 14.6 n/a
2022 412 24.9 16.5 5.1
2023 442 28.6 15.4 12.7

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 Anasazi Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (102.2%) $155 (41.7%) $372
2020 $210 (3.0%) $6,930 (97.9%) $7,076
2021 $648 (7.6%) $7,913 (93.3%) $8,481
2022 $1,178 (16.0%) $6,258 (85.2%) $7,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anasazi Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 61st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students378442
 16.9%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian1313
Asian3338
 15.2%
Hispanic4255
 31%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White279306
 9.7%
Two or More Races219
 850%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%12.7%
 3.2%


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Students who attend Anasazi Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountainside Middle School
High : Desert Mountain High School

Anasazi Elementary ranks 122nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Anasazi Elementary are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Anasazi Elementary.


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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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