Desert Trails Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades PK–07 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A+ (91.1)
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Desert Trails Elementary School
PHOENIX, AZ 85050
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–07 SchoolScore™ A+ (91.1)
590
Students
41.5
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(602)449-4100
Phone
http://deserttrails.pvschools.net/
Website

Desert Trails Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in PHOENIX, ARIZONA, operated by the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district. It serves grades PK–07.

Key statistics: 590 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 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
590.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 24% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.22:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 15% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Trails Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040593001195
State School ID
AZ-4241-5087
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
4315 E CASHMAN DR
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85050
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
33.6905
Longitude
-111.9799
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Ungraded
👥
590
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 40 6.8%
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 Trails Elementary School

1
Explorer Middle School
PHOENIX · Middle
0.4 mi
2
Wildfire Elementary School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Fireside Elementary School
Phoenix · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Pinnacle High School
PHOENIX · High
1.8 mi
5
West-MEC - Pinnacle High School
PHOENIX · High
1.8 mi
6
Sky Crossing Elementary School
Phoenix · Elementary
1.8 mi
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Public elementary in Arizona with similar enrollment to Desert Trails Elementary School

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590
Students
14.75:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Palomino Primary School
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590
Students
15.07:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Cordova Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
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Students
17.13:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Salida Del Sol Elementary
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588
Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Finley Farms Elementary
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588
Students
15.54:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Centennial Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
–
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Ratio
–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Trails Elementary School?
590 students are enrolled at Desert Trails Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Trails Elementary School have?
Desert Trails Elementary School has 41.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Desert Trails Elementary School serve?
Desert Trails Elementary School serves grades PK through 07.
Is Desert Trails Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Trails Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Trails Elementary School located in?
Desert Trails Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Trails Elementary School belong to?
Desert Trails 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 $696,464,407 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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