Desert Garden Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GLENDALE, AZ Grades PK–06 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (72.4)
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Desert Garden Elementary School
GLENDALE, AZ 85303
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (72.4)
205
Students
11.0
Teachers
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
(623)237-4014
Phone
http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/12
Website

Desert Garden Elementary School is a public school administered by the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district in GLENDALE, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 205 students enrolled; a 18.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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
205.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 57% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.64:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Garden Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040342001254
State School ID
AZ-4271-5345
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7020 W OCOTILLO RD
City
GLENDALE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85303
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0409
State Leg. Upper
04024
State Leg. Lower
04024
Latitude
33.5356
Longitude
-112.2102
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
205
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 110 53.7%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
LEAID
0403420
State LEA ID
AZ-4271
Phone
(623)237-7100
Website
http://www.gesd40.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GLENDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,359K
Federal Revenue
$21,090K
State Revenue
$71,364K
Local Revenue
$20,905K
Total Expenditure
$121,050K
Instruction Exp.
$49,878K
Support Services
$43,210K
Other Current Exp.
$6,611K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Garden Elementary School

1
Challenger Middle School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
West-MEC - Independence High School
GLENDALE · High
0.7 mi
3
Independence High School
GLENDALE · High
0.7 mi
4
Desert Spirit
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Harold W Smith School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.9 mi
6
West-MEC - Glendale High School
GLENDALE · High
1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Garden Elementary School?
205 students are enrolled at Desert Garden Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Garden Elementary School have?
Desert Garden Elementary School has 11.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Desert Garden Elementary School serve?
Desert Garden Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Desert Garden Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Garden Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Garden Elementary School located in?
Desert Garden Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Garden Elementary School belong to?
Desert Garden Elementary School is part of the Glendale Elementary District (4271) school district.
How much does Glendale Elementary District (4271) spend per student?
The Glendale Elementary District (4271) district spends approximately $590,487,805 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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