Copper Ridge School

10101 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

www.susd.org/copperridge

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Copper Ridge School, located in the prestigious McDowell Mountain Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a highly regarded K–8 public school within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It frequently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in the region, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic achievements, Copper Ridge offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and enrichment clubs, which cater to a diverse range of student interests. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a campus environment that prioritizes safety and modern learning standards. By maintaining a balance between academic excellence and character development, Copper Ridge continues to be a sought-after institution for families in the Scottsdale area looking for a comprehensive educational foundation.

600

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	54
Black	15
Asian	21
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
488 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
54 (9.0 %)
Asian
21 (3.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.2 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-1400
Website:	http://www.susd.org/copperridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 10

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 98

Ungraded 1