Desert Star Community School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction CORNVILLE, AZ Grades KG–08 Rural: Distant Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ SchoolScore™ A (88)
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Desert Star Community School
CORNVILLE, AZ 86325
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ A (88)
144
Students
12.0
Teachers
12:1
Student:Teacher
(928)282-0171
Phone
http://www.desertstarschool.org/
Website

Located in CORNVILLE, ARIZONA (ZIP 86325), Desert Star Community School is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) district.

Key statistics: 144 students enrolled; a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
144.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 70% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 28% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Star Community School
NCESSCH ID
040043902644
State School ID
AZ-88321-88322
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER BOARD (CSB)
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1240 S RECYCLER RD
City
CORNVILLE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
86325
County
Yavapai County
Metro Area
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0402
State Leg. Upper
04001
State Leg. Lower
04001
Latitude
34.71699
Longitude
-111.88822
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
144
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321)
LEAID
0400439
State LEA ID
AZ-88321
Phone
(928)282-0171
Website
http://www.desertstarschool.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
CORNVILLE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,681K
Federal Revenue
$147K
State Revenue
$1,492K
Local Revenue
$42K
Total Expenditure
$1,708K
Instruction Exp.
$970K
Support Services
$639K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Star Community School

1
Oak Creek Elementary School
Cornville · Elementary
1.8 mi
2
VACTE - Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education
COTTONWOOD · High
5.8 mi
3
Mountain View Preparatory School
COTTONWOOD · Elementary
6.1 mi
4
VACTE - Mingus Union High School
COTTONWOOD · High
6.6 mi
5
Mingus Union High School
COTTONWOOD · High
6.6 mi
6
The Academy At Mingus
COTTONWOOD · Not reported
6.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Star Community School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Desert Star Community School?
144 students are enrolled at Desert Star Community School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Star Community School have?
Desert Star Community School has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1.
What grades does Desert Star Community School serve?
Desert Star Community School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Desert Star Community School a charter school?
Desert Star Community School is a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Star Community School located in?
Desert Star Community School is located in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Star Community School belong to?
Desert Star Community School is part of the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) school district.
How much does Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) spend per student?
The Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) district spends approximately $11,861,111 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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