Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arizona Desert Elementary School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Desert Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona Desert Elementary School often compared to?
Arizona Desert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
651 students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Arizona Desert Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Desert Elementary School offer ?
Arizona Desert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Desert Elementary School part of?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.
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