Kiva Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 6911 E McDonald Dr
       Paradise Valley, AZ  85253-5342


(480) 484-2200

District: Scottsdale Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,347 Help


Students who attend Kiva Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mohave Middle School
High:    Saguaro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Kiva Elementary School ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Hispanic (11.8%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiva Elementary School is 14, which is the 6th best among 18 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiva Elementary School is $8,347. 9 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kiva Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiva Elementary School 78th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Kiva Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Scottsdale Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Unified District 92nd of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kiva Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 87.55 77th 1062 92.7%
2010 82.24 181st 1090 83.4%
2011 81.66 181st 1075 83.2%
2012 84.70 107th 1141 90.6%
2013 86.19 94th 1158 91.9%
2014 90.89 58th 1079 94.6%
2015 92.93 38th 955 96.0%
2016 91.01 78th 1079 92.8%
2017 96.08 25th 1106 97.7%
2018 93.24 59th 1109 94.7%
2019 81.82 179th 1039 82.8%
2021 91.59 97th 1226 92.1%
2022 88.40 71st 1000 92.9%
2023 92.51 78th 1245 93.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.65 132nd 1027 87.1%
2023 79.73 62nd 617 90.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.10 780th 975 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.05 80th 1201 93.3%
2023 57.90 244th 820 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.30 95th 820 88.4%
2023 52.90 451st 1116 59.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.45 52nd 1023 94.9%
2019 77.90 155th 862 82.0%
2021 86.70 147th 1219 87.9%
2022 83.37 74th 824 91.0%
2023 88.27 117th 1219 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.22 107th 1032 89.6%
2019 75.24 187th 850 78.0%
2021 92.70 66th 1220 94.6%
2022 84.63 77th 830 90.7%
2023 93.89 49th 1216 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.64 220th 620 64.5%
2022 73.44 58th 270 78.5%
2023 87.17 21st 316 93.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.22 335th 895 62.6%
2022 69.76 70th 289 75.8%
2023 79.71 79th 607 87.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.91 120th 1198 90.0%
2023 79.54 172nd 1170 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kiva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.22 56th 720 92.2%
2019 64.02 194th 595 67.4%
2021 83.38 123rd 1161 89.4%
2022 82.76 62nd 800 92.3%
2023 82.79 114th 1024 88.9%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Open Quote Rude staff, the principal DID NOT seem as warm and welcoming as some might say unless you’re doing a huge donation. I was very disappointed. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 13, 2017

Open Quote Our family's experience at Kiva has been outstanding. Every teacher my sons have had has been experienced and worked tirelessly to both engage them in learning and inspire them to do their personal best. All the while, the teachers keep the joy in learning. Our kids have thrived in a nurturing, academic environment where teachers meet each student where they are at, and find the best approaches to help each student excell. Students participate in computer lab, as well as utilize mobile laptop labs in classrooms. The kids participate annually in an art project that combines art education with a kindness project. There are engaging afterschool programs both athletic and academic - such as sportball, robotics and rubik's cube club. All of the teachers we've had have extensive experience as grade school teachers and are board certified (including several award-winning teachers). The library has a vast array of books for all levels of readers, with a knowledgeable staff that works tirelessly to find books to fit each child's interests and reading ability. The school has an accelerated reader program which encourages and rewards readership across all grade levels. The school promotes kindness and academics and has a strong sense of community and support. We have seen great results with our kids during the six years we have been at Kiva. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kiva Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 660 6 20 33 0 n/a n/a -42 677
1989 699 4 11 22 2 n/a n/a -68 670
1990 667 5 8 34 n/a n/a n/a -143 571
1991 557 8 8 5 3 n/a n/a -66 515
1992 501 6 7 8 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 510 7 13 13 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 579 7 10 16 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 658 10 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 658 10 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 694 9 13 24 5 n/a n/a 0 745
1998 724 9 10 22 4 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 705 12 13 21 4 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 707 16 14 23 8 n/a n/a 0 768
2001 677 10 17 27 7 n/a n/a 0 738
2002 661 5 16 40 9 n/a n/a 0 731
2003 661 5 16 40 9 n/a n/a 0 731
2004 633 7 21 39 5 n/a n/a 0 705
2005 630 12 25 39 6 n/a n/a 0 712
2006 648 13 32 51 8 n/a n/a 0 752
2007 658 14 29 50 12 n/a n/a 0 763
2008 654 13 31 54 15 n/a n/a 0 767
2009 655 17 35 47 9 n/a n/a 0 763
2010 683 18 35 43 11 n/a n/a 0 790
2011 639 17 30 43 7 0 0 0 736
2012 525 16 22 61 7 0 10 0 641
2013 519 13 26 59 7 0 10 0 634
2014 408 20 21 54 6 0 10 0 519
2015 354 19 20 52 5 1 12 0 463
2016 369 17 25 62 9 0 9 0 491
2017 351 21 26 65 9 0 10 0 482
2018 338 21 24 57 9 0 6 0 455
2019 353 22 28 71 9 0 2 0 485
2020 389 21 38 91 7 0 4 0 550
2021 363 11 25 59 7 0 8 0 473
2022 372 16 34 69 7 0 14 0 512
2023 383 15 44 62 7 0 16 0 527

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 Kiva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 677 36.3 18.6 n/a
1989 670 41.8 16.0 n/a
1990 571 33.2 17.1 n/a
1991 515 25.6 20.1 n/a
1992 524 29.0 18.0 n/a
1993 545 26.0 21.0 n/a
1994 614 34.7 17.7 n/a
1995 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1996 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1997 745 36.0 20.7 n/a
1998 769 38.5 20.0 n/a
1999 755 38.7 19.5 n/a
2000 768 37.9 20.3 n/a
2001 738 37.4 19.7 n/a
2002 731 40.7 18.0 4
2003 731 40.7 18.0 4
2004 705 36.2 19.5 6.4
2005 712 36.0 19.8 6.9
2006 752 38.0 19.8 6.6
2007 763 42.0 18.2 7.6
2008 767 44.5 17.2 7.7
2009 763 47.7 16.0 7.9
2010 790 41.7 18.9 6.7
2011 736 40.3 18.2 8.7
2012 641 43.8 14.6 13.3
2013 634 33.0 19.2 11.8
2014 519 31.7 16.3 12.5
2015 463 29.0 15.9 15.1
2016 491 30.0 16.3 13.6
2017 482 30.4 15.8 21
2018 455 30.0 15.1 17.8
2019 485 30.5 15.9 16.7
2020 550 40.0 13.7 14.9
2021 473 36.5 12.9 n/a
2022 512 33.5 15.2 7.6
2023 527 37.5 14.0 9.9

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 Kiva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 677 36.3 18.6 n/a
1989 670 41.8 16.0 n/a
1990 571 33.2 17.1 n/a
1991 515 25.6 20.1 n/a
1992 524 29.0 18.0 n/a
1993 545 26.0 21.0 n/a
1994 614 34.7 17.7 n/a
1995 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1996 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1997 745 36.0 20.7 n/a
1998 769 38.5 20.0 n/a
1999 755 38.7 19.5 n/a
2000 768 37.9 20.3 n/a
2001 738 37.4 19.7 n/a
2002 731 40.7 18.0 4
2003 731 40.7 18.0 4
2004 705 36.2 19.5 6.4
2005 712 36.0 19.8 6.9
2006 752 38.0 19.8 6.6
2007 763 42.0 18.2 7.6
2008 767 44.5 17.2 7.7
2009 763 47.7 16.0 7.9
2010 790 41.7 18.9 6.7
2011 736 40.3 18.2 8.7
2012 641 43.8 14.6 13.3
2013 634 33.0 19.2 11.8
2014 519 31.7 16.3 12.5
2015 463 29.0 15.9 15.1
2016 491 30.0 16.3 13.6
2017 482 30.4 15.8 21
2018 455 30.0 15.1 17.8
2019 485 30.5 15.9 16.7
2020 550 40.0 13.7 14.9
2021 473 36.5 12.9 n/a
2022 512 33.5 15.2 7.6
2023 527 37.5 14.0 9.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kiva 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 $163 (42.0%) $55 (14.2%) $381 (98.2%) $42 (10.8%) $128 (33.0%) $171 (44.1%) $388
2020 $15 (0.2%) $294 (3.5%) $324 (3.9%) $7,397 (88.0%) $703 (8.4%) $8,100 (96.3%) $8,409
2021 $66 (0.7%) $495 (5.6%) $626 (7.0%) $7,764 (87.2%) $574 (6.5%) $8,338 (93.7%) $8,899
2022 $237 (2.8%) $656 (7.9%) $1,130 (13.5%) $6,980 (83.6%) $474 (5.7%) $7,454 (89.3%) $8,347

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiva 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 179th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 1245 Elementary schools
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485527
 8.7%
African American2215
 31.8%
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian2844
 57.1%
Hispanic7162
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White353383
 8.5%
Two or More Races216
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%9.9%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiva Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Kiva Elementary School.

Students at Kiva Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Yes. Kiva Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of Arizona elementary schools.

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

Middle : Mohave Middle School
High : Saguaro High School


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