DESERT STAR

Desert Star is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Avondale Elementary District (4272) school district, located in Goodyear, AZ with about 696 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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. With about 35 teachers, Desert Star has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Desert Star School is a public K-8 institution located in Goodyear, Arizona, serving as part of the Avondale Elementary School District. Situated in a growing suburban area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as math, language arts, science, and social studies—while fostering a supportive environment for students during their formative years. The school is committed to preparing its students for the transition to high school by promoting both academic achievement and personal responsibility.

As part of the Avondale Elementary School District, Desert Star benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger district network. The school places a high value on community engagement and strives to create a partnership between educators, students, and families to support holistic student development. Through its emphasis on curriculum standards and school culture, Desert Star aims to provide a stable and effective learning environment that helps students navigate their middle-childhood and early-adolescent years successfully.

For more information, contact Desert Star at (623) 772-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.