Norterra Canyon School

www.dvusd.org/norterracanyon

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Norterra Canyon K-8 is a highly-rated public school located in the North Phoenix area, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. It places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive community environment, where teachers and staff focus on both the intellectual development and the social-emotional well-being of their students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Norterra Canyon offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, student clubs, and arts programs, which help foster leadership and personal growth. The school is frequently recognized for its stable academic performance and its dedicated parent-teacher community, making it a popular choice for families residing in the northern Phoenix and Norterra neighborhoods who are looking for a comprehensive, long-term K-8 educational setting.

601

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norterra Canyon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	120
Black	34
Asian	40
Two or More	32
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
366 (60.9%)
Hispanic
120 (20.0%)
Asian
40 (6.7%)
Black
34 (5.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-8200
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/norterracanyon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 51

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 69