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Hohokam Elementary School

8451 E OAK ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257Scottsdale Unified District (4240) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
441
Students
Total enrolled
$12,713
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 44% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 441 students in grades PK–06 in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,713 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hohokam Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 441 students. The district invests $12,713 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hohokam Elementary School

441
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution222 male · 219 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 294 students
Student Composition
29%
51%
Asian3%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino51%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040757000646

Academic Outcomes at Hohokam Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85257

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,713Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,713
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,594
Student Support$2,415
Administration$1,526
Operations$1,907
Other$1,271
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,713 spent per student, an estimated $5,632 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
19%
68%
State government
19.1%
Local (property tax)
68.5%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cheyenne Traditional SchoolHopi Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolCochise Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Cocopah Middle SchoolMohave Middle SchoolIngleside Middle SchoolMountainside Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Chaparral High SchoolDesert Mountain High SchoolArcadia High SchoolSaguaro High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictScottsdale Unified District (4240) →
Phone: (480)484-1800
NCES ID: 040757000646
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SCOTTSDALE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
High
Chaparral High School
2,038 students · 09–12
● 42 opp6% FRL
High
Desert Mountain High School
1,880 students · 09–12
● 50 opp8% FRL
High
Arcadia High School
1,602 students · 09–12
● 51 opp30% FRL
High
Saguaro High School
1,466 students · 09–12
● 28 opp25% FRL
Mid
Cocopah Middle School
886 students · 06–08
● 50 opp9% FRL
Elem
Cheyenne Traditional School
880 students · PK–08
● 50 opp4% FRL
Mid
Mohave Middle School
799 students · 06–08
● 28 opp31% FRL
Mid
Ingleside Middle School
777 students · 06–08
● 51 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8451 E OAK ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.