Tavan Elementary School

www.susd.org/tavan

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tavan Elementary School, located in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, is a highly regarded member of the Scottsdale Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. With a focus on a well-rounded education, Tavan emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and personal development in a supportive learning environment.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the campus culture. Tavan provides various resources to accommodate diverse learning needs and promotes extracurricular engagement to ensure students are prepared for future academic success. By maintaining a balance between high educational standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Tavan Elementary remains a popular choice for families seeking a comprehensive and community-oriented elementary school experience in the Phoenix area.

608

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tavan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	311
Black	55
Asian	15
Two or More	29
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
311 (51.2 %)
White
178 (29.3 %)
Black
55 (9.0 %)
Two or More
29 (4.8 %)
American Indian
18 (3.0 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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)484-3500
Website:	http://www.susd.org/tavan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 38

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 87

Ungraded 1