Scottsdale Country Day School

Charter School 133 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Scottsdale Country Day School (SCDS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on a classical liberal arts curriculum. Its educational model prioritizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and a rigorous academic environment designed to foster critical thinking, strong character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Scottsdale Country Day School distinguishes itself through a "whole-child" approach that integrates arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities into the daily routine. The school maintains a tight-knit community feel, often noted for its active parental involvement and a supportive faculty dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By combining traditional instructional methods with a modern, structured learning environment, SCDS aims to prepare students not only for high school success but for responsible citizenship.

133

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scottsdale Country Day School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
100 (75.2%)
Hispanic
22 (16.5%)
Black
5 (3.8%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scottsdale Country Day School (91110)
Phone:	(480)452-5777
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 10