Desert Horizon Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades PK–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
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Desert Horizon Elementary School
PHOENIX, AZ 85037
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
690
Students
39.0
Teachers
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
(623)772-2430
Phone
http://deserthorizon.pesd92.org/
Website

Desert Horizon Elementary School is a public school administered by the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district in PHOENIX, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 690 students enrolled; a 17.7:1 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
690.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 45% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.69:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 6% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Horizon Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040621000505
State School ID
AZ-4283-5418
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
8525 W OSBORN RD
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85037
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04022
State Leg. Lower
04022
Latitude
33.4861
Longitude
-112.2444
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
690
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 400 58%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
LEAID
0406210
State LEA ID
AZ-4283
Phone
(623)772-2200
Website
http://www.pesd92.org
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
$106,686K
Federal Revenue
$21,069K
State Revenue
$59,190K
Local Revenue
$26,427K
Total Expenditure
$98,919K
Instruction Exp.
$42,657K
Support Services
$33,950K
Other Current Exp.
$5,994K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Horizon Elementary School

1
Pan-American Charter School
Phoenix · Other
0.5 mi
2
Amberlea Elementary School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Pendergast Elementary School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
PHOENIX · Middle
1 mi
6
Manuel Pena Jr. School
PHOENIX · Elementary
1.1 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Arizona with similar enrollment to Desert Horizon Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School
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690
Students
17.69:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Madison Rose Lane School
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689
Students
17.9:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Paseo Verde Elementary School
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
PEORIA, AZ
689
Students
19.41:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Paseo Hills School
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
PHOENIX, AZ
689
Students
15.59:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Copper Creek Elementary School
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
GLENDALE, AZ
688
Students
18.11:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Shaw Butte School
Washington Elementary School District (4260)
PHOENIX, AZ
688
Students
15.64:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Haley Elementary
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
CHANDLER, AZ
693
Students
16.31:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Fireside Elementary School
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phoenix, AZ
693
Students
16.5:1
Ratio
–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Horizon Elementary School?
690 students are enrolled at Desert Horizon Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Horizon Elementary School have?
Desert Horizon Elementary School has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Desert Horizon Elementary School serve?
Desert Horizon Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Desert Horizon Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Horizon Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Horizon Elementary School located in?
Desert Horizon Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Horizon Elementary School belong to?
Desert Horizon Elementary School is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district.
How much does Pendergast Elementary District (4283) spend per student?
The Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district spends approximately $143,360,870 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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