Gavilan Peak School

www.dvusd.org/gavilanpeak

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gavilan Peak Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Anthem, Arizona, serves students in the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a strong community atmosphere that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on building a solid foundation in core subjects while providing enrichment opportunities to help students transition successfully into high school.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, integrating technology and collaborative learning into the classroom environment. Beyond academics, Gavilan Peak places a high value on extracurricular involvement, offering various clubs, athletics, and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a supportive parent-teacher organization and a dedicated staff, the school strives to maintain a positive, inclusive culture that prepares students to be responsible and productive members of the community.

565

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gavilan Peak School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	82
Black	13
Asian	18
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
409 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (14.5 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
Asian
18 (3.2 %)
Black
13 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-7400
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/gavilanpeak
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 100