Echo Canyon K-8 vs Kiva Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Canyon K-8
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Kiva Elementary School
Paradise Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
609 students
| Measure | Echo Canyon K-8 Scottsdale, Arizona | Kiva Elementary School Paradise Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 1,136 | #156 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29446 of 50,301 | #9516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 317 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| city | Scottsdale | Paradise Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiva Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 43.7).
- •Kiva Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Kiva Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Echo Canyon K-8 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Kiva Elementary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Echo Canyon K-8 better than Kiva Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kiva Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Echo Canyon K-8 and Kiva Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Paradise Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Canyon K-8: 317. Kiva Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Canyon K-8 and Kiva Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Echo Canyon K-8 is 513th of 1,136 and Kiva Elementary School is 156th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).