Desert Vista Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Apache Junction, AZ Grades PK–06 Rural: Fringe Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (83.4)
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Desert Vista Elementary School
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (83.4)
435
Students
26.8
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(480)677-7510
Phone
http://www.ajusd.org/o/dves
Website

Desert Vista Elementary School is a public school administered by the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district in Apache Junction, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 435 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
435.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 9% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.23:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 3% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Vista Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040079001461
State School ID
AZ-4443-5922
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3701 E BROADWAY AVE
City
Apache Junction
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85119
County
Pinal County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04007
State Leg. Lower
04007
Latitude
33.40635
Longitude
-111.50626
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
435
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.8
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 204 46.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
LEAID
0400790
State LEA ID
AZ-4443
Phone
(480)982-1110
Website
http://www.ajusd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Apache Junction
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$51,644K
Federal Revenue
$16,720K
State Revenue
$15,894K
Local Revenue
$19,030K
Total Expenditure
$45,284K
Instruction Exp.
$17,079K
Support Services
$14,769K
Other Current Exp.
$1,831K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Vista Elementary School

1
Avalon Elementary
Apache Junction · Elementary
2.8 mi
2
Four Peaks Elementary School
Apache Junction · Elementary
2.9 mi
3
Apache Trail High School
Apache Junction · High
2.9 mi
4
Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction · Middle
3 mi
5
ARCHES Academy
APACHE JCT · Not reported
3.2 mi
6
Mountain Shadows Education Center - Closed
Apache Junction · Not reported
3.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Vista Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Desert Vista Elementary School?
435 students are enrolled at Desert Vista Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Vista Elementary School have?
Desert Vista Elementary School has 26.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Desert Vista Elementary School serve?
Desert Vista Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Desert Vista Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Vista Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Vista Elementary School located in?
Desert Vista Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Vista Elementary School belong to?
Desert Vista Elementary School is part of the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) school district.
How much does Apache Junction Unified District (4443) spend per student?
The Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district spends approximately $104,101,149 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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