Black Mountain Elementary School

www.ccusd93.org/bmes

495 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Black Mountain Elementary School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Cave Creek Unified School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. It is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "whole child," balancing core academic excellence in areas like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and character development.

In addition to its academic programs, Black Mountain Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help create a collaborative atmosphere for learning. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, aiming to cultivate curiosity and innovation in its student body. By leveraging the resources of the Cave Creek Unified School District, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its students within the Scottsdale area.

495

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	63
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (12.7 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Phone:	(480)575-2100
Website:	http://www.ccusd93.org/bmes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 73