DESERT GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Desert Garden Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Glendale Elementary District (4271) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 704 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Desert Garden Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Garden Elementary School is located in Glendale, Arizona, and operates as part of the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD). The school serves students in the surrounding community by fostering an environment focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it provides a standard K-8 curriculum designed to meet Arizona state educational standards, while often incorporating support services to address the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Glendale community and emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, Desert Garden aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or the school calendar, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Desert Garden Elementary School at (623) 237-5401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7020 W. Ocotillo Road
Glendale, AZ 85303
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DESERT GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, AZ with about 704 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
704
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 704 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.4%
Black or African American
18.8%
White
14.2%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.