Sonoran Sky Elementary School

sonoransky.pvschools.net/

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sonoran Sky Elementary School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students from preschool through sixth grade, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. It is frequently recognized for its high performance standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive school culture that prioritizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community involvement and its proactive approach to student enrichment. In addition to a robust core academic program, Sonoran Sky often provides students with various extracurricular opportunities, including STEM initiatives and arts programming, designed to foster well-rounded learners. As part of the larger Paradise Valley school system, it benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining the tight-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere characteristic of a high-achieving elementary institution.

567

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	75
Black	13
Asian	25
Two or More	45
American Indian	4

White
405 (71.4%)
Hispanic
75 (13.2%)
Two or More
45 (7.9%)
Asian
25 (4.4%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-6500
Website:	http://sonoransky.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 82