DESERT COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Desert Cove Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 37 teachers, Desert Cove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Cove Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, operating under the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with student development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a variety of enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual and social growth.

As part of the Paradise Valley school system, Desert Cove emphasizes the importance of community involvement and active parent participation to support the success of its students. The school utilizes the district's resources to offer modern learning tools and opportunities that prepare children for the transition to middle school. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or upcoming school events, the school maintains an active presence on the district website, which serves as a central hub for communication between educators and the community.

For more information, contact Desert Cove Elementary School at (602) 449-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11020 North 28th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
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DESERT COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
506
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance 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 506 students

White
63.4%
Hispanic/Latino
23.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.