DESERT PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Desert Palms Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Desert Palms 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 Palms Elementary School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students within the Peoria Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Glendale community.

The school places a significant focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with opportunities for student enrichment. Beyond the classroom, Desert Palms promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging students to participate in various school activities and initiatives. Through its focus on effective communication with families and a goal-oriented approach to instruction, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to meet state academic standards and reach their individual potential.

For more information, contact Desert Palms Elementary School at (623) 412-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11441 N. 55th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85304
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DESERT PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, AZ with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
525
Teachers:
28.8
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
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
7th Grade
8th 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 525 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.2%
White
39.0%
Black or African American
9.0%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.