Cochise Elementary School

www.susd.org/cochise

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cochise Elementary School, located in the McCormick Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona, is part of the Scottsdale Unified School District. The school serves students from preschool through fifth grade and is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, often highlighting its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement.

The school prides itself on its inclusive culture and high standards of achievement, consistently performing well within the district. Beyond traditional academics, Cochise offers various extracurricular programs and enrichment activities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social development. With its prime location in the heart of the 85258 zip code, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in elementary education.

617

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cochise Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	54
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
504 (81.7%)
Hispanic
54 (8.8%)
Two or More
33 (5.3%)
Asian
21 (3.4%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-1100
Website:	http://www.susd.org/cochise
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 101