Desert Shadows Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction SCOTTSDALE, AZ Grades PK–06 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (84.7)
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Desert Shadows Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (84.7)
554
Students
35.0
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(602)449-6900
Phone
http://desertshadowses.pvschools.net/
Website

Desert Shadows Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, operated by the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 554 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 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
554.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 16% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.83:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 5% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Shadows Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040593000478
State School ID
AZ-4241-5085
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
5902 E SWEETWATER AVE
City
SCOTTSDALE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85254
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04004
State Leg. Lower
04004
Latitude
33.60563
Longitude
-111.95329
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
554
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 93 16.8%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
LEAID
0405930
State LEA ID
AZ-4241
Phone
(602)449-2000
Website
http://www.pvschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$414,752K
Federal Revenue
$42,475K
State Revenue
$123,342K
Local Revenue
$248,935K
Total Expenditure
$410,914K
Instruction Exp.
$181,790K
Support Services
$135,294K
Other Current Exp.
$7,863K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Shadows Elementary School

1
Desert Shadows Middle School
SCOTTSDALE · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Arizona Language Preparatory
Scottsdale · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
1 mi
4
Sequoya Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
1 mi
5
Sandpiper Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Horizon High School
SCOTTSDALE · High
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Shadows Elementary School?
554 students are enrolled at Desert Shadows Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Shadows Elementary School have?
Desert Shadows Elementary School has 35.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Desert Shadows Elementary School serve?
Desert Shadows Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Desert Shadows Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Shadows Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Shadows Elementary School located in?
Desert Shadows Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Shadows Elementary School belong to?
Desert Shadows Elementary School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district.
How much does Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) spend per student?
The Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district spends approximately $741,722,022 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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