Tavan Elementary School

www.susd.org/tavan

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tavan Elementary School, located in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, is a highly regarded member of the Scottsdale Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. With a focus on a well-rounded education, Tavan emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and personal development in a supportive learning environment.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the campus culture. Tavan provides various resources to accommodate diverse learning needs and promotes extracurricular engagement to ensure students are prepared for future academic success. By maintaining a balance between high educational standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Tavan Elementary remains a popular choice for families seeking a comprehensive and community-oriented elementary school experience in the Phoenix area.

585

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tavan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	307
Black	46
Asian	9
Two or More	28
American Indian	14

Hispanic
307 (52.5%)
White
181 (30.9%)
Black
46 (7.9%)
Two or More
28 (4.8%)
American Indian
14 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)

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)484-3500
Website:	http://www.susd.org/tavan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 35

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 78