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Navajo Elementary School

4525 N GRANITE REEF RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

About Navajo Elementary School

Scottsdale Navajo Elementary School serves nearly 464 students from preschool to sixth grade. The school has a student-teacher ratio that is consistently near 13 - 15:1, and focuses on STEAM learning under Principal Matthew Patzlaff and a complete instructional staff. From state testing results, the school shows about 40 - 50% proficiency rates in mathematics and reading that are higher than some of the state averages.

The student demographics are diverse, with most students being classified as minority classified students about 45% of the total including a sizeable Hispanic student population. The price for median listed homes averaging about $900,000, which is a reflection of the higher-priced housing environment in Scottsdale. Many Parents considers Navajo as one of the best schools in Arizona.

Navajo Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4525 N GRANITE REEF RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

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Phone

(480) 484-2600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 47% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
447
Total Students
$56706
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 138 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Navajo Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.7%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 27.1%
Black 6.1%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 3.8%
White
55.7%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
27.1%
Black
6.1%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
3.8%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 447
46.4%
207 Female
53.6%
240 Male

Student Population

447 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. Where can we find Navajo Elementary School?

Ans: Navajo Elementary School is situated in Scottsdale, Arizona and belongs to the Scottsdale Unified School District.

Q2. What does Navajo Elementary’s pedagogy look like?

Ans: The school utilizes a STEAM curriculum, meaning that science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are incorporated into all the lessons the students engage with.

Q3. Who is the school leader of Navajo Elementary School?

Ans: Principal Matther Patzlaff leads the school and emphasizes academic achievement and community involvement.

Q4. What is the diversity like at Navajo Elementary School?

Ans: The student population is diverse with around 45% minority enrollment and a large number of Hispanic students.

Q5. Are there programs available for advanced learners at Navajo Elementary?

Ans: Yes, Navajo Elementary has gifted programs and enrichment activities that will help advance learners by challenging them and providing support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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