DESERT HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Desert Horizon Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 939 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Desert Horizon 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 Horizon Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a member of the Pendergast Elementary School District (District 92). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a supportive learning environment.
As part of the Pendergast district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while fostering a culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The campus facilities and academic programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle and high school through both classroom instruction and various school-sponsored activities.
For more information, contact Desert Horizon Elementary School at (623) 772-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2200
DESERT HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 939 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
- Total Students:
- 939
- Teachers:
- 52.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 939 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.4%
- White
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.