Kiva Elementary School

6911 E MCDONALD DR
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

www.susd.org/kiva

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kiva Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Paradise Valley, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Kiva Elementary is known for its active school community and strong parent involvement, which play a significant role in supporting various extracurricular programs and campus initiatives. The school benefits from its prime location in Paradise Valley, utilizing the resources of the greater Scottsdale area to enhance its academic offerings. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and students, Kiva aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

609

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiva Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	88
Black	16
Asian	39
Two or More	24
American Indian	5

White
437 (71.8%)
Hispanic
88 (14.4%)
Asian
39 (6.4%)
Two or More
24 (3.9%)
Black
16 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-2200
Website:	http://www.susd.org/kiva
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 101