Sandpiper Elementary School

sandpiper.pvschools.net/

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sandpiper Elementary School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of a large, well-established district, Sandpiper provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a focus on personalized learning to meet individual student needs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sandpiper Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education by integrating extracurricular opportunities and technology into the classroom experience. By focusing on a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and students, Sandpiper aims to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as lifelong learners.

429

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandpiper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	172
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	5

White
217 (50.6%)
Hispanic
172 (40.1%)
Two or More
31 (7.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-6300
Website:	http://sandpiper.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 43