Sierra Verde STEAM Academy

7241 W ROSE GARDEN LN
GLENDALE, AZ 85308

www.dvusd.org/sierraverde

898 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Verde Elementary, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and 21st-century learning skills. As a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) focused school, Sierra Verde prioritizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through innovative projects and collaborative activities.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive community environment dedicated to the "whole child." Sierra Verde provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests and build character. By maintaining high expectations and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Sierra Verde Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, cultivating a culture of lifelong learning and personal responsibility.

898

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	166
Black	32
Asian	83
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
573 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
166 (18.5 %)
Asian
83 (9.2 %)
Two or More
40 (4.5 %)
Black
32 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)376-4800
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/sierraverde
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 116