Desert Cove Elementary School

desertcove.pvschools.net/

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Cove Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, operating under the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with student development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a variety of enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual and social growth.

As part of the Paradise Valley school system, Desert Cove emphasizes the importance of community involvement and active parent participation to support the success of its students. The school utilizes the district's resources to offer modern learning tools and opportunities that prepare children for the transition to middle school. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or upcoming school events, the school maintains an active presence on the district website, which serves as a central hub for communication between educators and the community.

396

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Cove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	117
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
231 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
117 (29.5 %)
Two or More
25 (6.3 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-3400
Website:	http://desertcove.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 44

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 64