Desert Meadows Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LAVEEN, AZ Grades PK–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (73.9)
  • 1,020 Students
  • 56.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 18.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (602)304-2020 Phone
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Desert Meadows Elementary School
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (73.9)
1,020
Students
56.5
Teachers
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
(602)304-2020
Phone

Desert Meadows Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in LAVEEN, ARIZONA, operated by the Laveen Elementary District (4276) school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 1,020 students enrolled; a 18.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: 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
1,020.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 114% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.06:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 8% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Meadows Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040429002769
State School ID
AZ-4276-89266
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
6855 W MEADOWS LOOP E
City
LAVEEN
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85339
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04011
State Leg. Lower
04011
Latitude
33.3721
Longitude
-112.2051
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
1,020
Total Students
👩‍🏫
56.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
56.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)56.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 526 51.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Laveen Elementary District (4276)
LEAID
0404290
State LEA ID
AZ-4276
Phone
(602)237-9100
Website
http://www.laveeneld.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
LAVEEN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$98,447K
Federal Revenue
$15,863K
State Revenue
$56,906K
Local Revenue
$25,678K
Total Expenditure
$85,247K
Instruction Exp.
$41,441K
Support Services
$30,812K
Other Current Exp.
$5,589K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Meadows Elementary School

1
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
LAVEEN · Elementary
1 mi
2
Betty Fairfax High School
LAVEEN · High
1.3 mi
3
Country Gardens Charter School
LAVEEN · Other
1.4 mi
4
Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy
LAVEEN · Elementary
1.6 mi
5
Cheatham Elementary School
LAVEEN · Elementary
2.6 mi
6
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
Laveen · Elementary
2.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School?
1,020 students are enrolled at Desert Meadows Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Meadows Elementary School have?
Desert Meadows Elementary School has 56.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does Desert Meadows Elementary School serve?
Desert Meadows Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Desert Meadows Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Meadows Elementary School located in?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Meadows Elementary School belong to?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is part of the Laveen Elementary District (4276) school district.
How much does Laveen Elementary District (4276) spend per student?
The Laveen Elementary District (4276) district spends approximately $83,575,490 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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