DESERT TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Desert Trails 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 576 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 36 teachers, Desert Trails Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Trails Elementary School, located in the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix, is a high-performing public school that operates within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic culture and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. It emphasizes core subjects while offering a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its students, typically serving grades Pre-K through 6.

The school is characterized by a collaborative environment that encourages active parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Paradise Valley district, Desert Trails utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and community spirit among its students, staff, and families.

For more information, contact Desert Trails Elementary School at (602) 449-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4315 East Cashman Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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DESERT TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 576 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
576
Teachers:
36
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th 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 576 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
4.5%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.