IMAGINE DESERT WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Imagine Desert West Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 792 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
Desert West Elementary, located at 6738 West McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cartwright School District. As home to the "Dragons," the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. The school’s identity is centered around community engagement and providing a structured pathway for students to succeed from their early elementary years through their transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Desert West Elementary functions as an integral hub for the 85035 neighborhood. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, school calendars, and insights into the various programs that support student achievement. By focusing on collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Desert West strives to create a safe and inclusive culture that prepares its young scholars for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
For more information, contact Imagine Desert West Elementary at (623) 344-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
http://dwdragons.com/
IMAGINE DESERT WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 792 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 792
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 792 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IMAGINE DESERT WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.3%
- White
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.