NORTERRA CANYON K-8

Norterra Canyon K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 902 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Norterra Canyon K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Norterra Canyon K-8 at (623) 445-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2200 W. Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
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NORTERRA CANYON K-8 is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 902 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
902
Teachers:
50.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 902 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTERRA CANYON K-8 is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.4%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.