Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sandpiper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandpiper 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
Sandpiper Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#112 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandpiper Elementary School's ranking?
Sandpiper Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sandpiper Elementary School often compared to?
Sandpiper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoran Sky Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary School?
441 students attend Sandpiper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sandpiper Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandpiper Elementary School?
Sandpiper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandpiper Elementary School offer ?
Sandpiper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandpiper Elementary School part of?
Sandpiper Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandpiper Elementary School located?
Sandpiper Elementary School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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