Arizona Desert Elementary School

www.tollesonschools.com/Domain/47

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Arizona Desert Elementary School, located on West Van Buren Street in Tolleson, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tolleson Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character building for its diverse student population. By integrating core curriculum standards with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused campus, Arizona Desert Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a comprehensive educational experience. The school utilizes its official district portal to provide families with resources, information on school policies, and updates regarding academic programming. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

694

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Desert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	577
Black	62
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	6

Hispanic
577 (83.1 %)
Black
62 (8.9 %)
White
34 (4.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Tolleson Elementary District (4264)
Phone:	(623)907-5260
Website:	http://www.tollesonschools.com/Domain/47
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 35

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 66

Ungraded 1