Dreaming Summit Elementary

13335 W MISSOURI AVE
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

dse.lesd79.org

702 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dreaming Summit Elementary, located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, is a prominent school within the Litchfield Elementary School District. Serving a vibrant suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its pupils for future success while encouraging active participation and a passion for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic mission, Dreaming Summit Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative spirit. The school focuses on building meaningful partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Litchfield Park area to enrich the student experience. With a commitment to modern educational practices and inclusive school culture, Dreaming Summit serves as a foundational institution designed to help children reach their full potential in a safe and engaging atmosphere.

702

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dreaming Summit Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	373
Black	49
Asian	19
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
373 (53.1 %)
White
207 (29.5 %)
Black
49 (7.0 %)
Two or More
42 (6.0 %)
Asian
19 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1200
Website:	http://dse.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
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 38

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 113