Desert Vista Elementary School

3701 E BROADWAY AVE
Apache Junction, AZ 85119

www.ajusd.org/Page/1046

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Vista Elementary School, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Apache Junction Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Desert Vista strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a significant emphasis on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Desert Vista utilizes various resources and community involvement initiatives to ensure that each student receives individualized attention and support. Through a combination of traditional instruction and modern educational tools, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking abilities, and achieve their full potential.

536

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	179
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
316 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
179 (33.4 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
Two or More
14 (2.6 %)
American Indian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Phone:	(480)677-7510
Website:	http://www.ajusd.org/Page/1046
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 92

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 78