Desert Valley Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/desertvalley

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Valley 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 positive and rigorous academic environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Desert Valley Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community spirit. The school provides various resources and programs designed to engage both students and families, promoting a collaborative culture. By maintaining a close connection with the Peoria Unified School District, the school utilizes district-wide standards and instructional best practices to ensure that all students have access to a consistent, high-quality education in a safe and welcoming setting.

494

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	203
Black	29
Asian	21
Two or More	26
American Indian	7

White
208 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
203 (41.1 %)
Black
29 (5.9 %)
Two or More
26 (5.3 %)
Asian
21 (4.3 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4750
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/desertvalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Valley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Valley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	49.6%
Male	249	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306 (0.8 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th