ARIZONA DESERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arizona Desert Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) school district, located in Tolleson, AZ with about 576 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Arizona Desert Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Arizona Desert Elementary School, located on West Van Buren Street in Tolleson, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tolleson Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character building for its diverse student population. By integrating core curriculum standards with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused campus, Arizona Desert Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a comprehensive educational experience. The school utilizes its official district portal to provide families with resources, information on school policies, and updates regarding academic programming. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Arizona Desert Elementary School at (623) 936-9740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8803 W. Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
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ARIZONA DESERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tolleson, 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:
30.25
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 576 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARIZONA DESERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.3%
Black or African American
10.2%
White
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
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.