Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School

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371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a highly regarded member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, Desert Springs focuses on developing students' critical thinking skills and character, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology integration. The school benefits from a strong culture of parent and community involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a collaborative place of learning. With its strategic location in the 85254 zip code, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families looking for a structured and nurturing elementary education.

371

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	78
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
249 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
78 (21.0 %)
Asian
23 (6.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.6 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)449-7100
Website:	http://www.pvschools.net/Page/25
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 13

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 54