Desert Mirage Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GLENDALE, AZ Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (78.4)
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Desert Mirage Elementary School
GLENDALE, AZ 85305
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (78.4)
675
Students
37.0
Teachers
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
(623)772-2550
Phone
http://desertmirage.pesd92.org/
Website

Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in GLENDALE, ARIZONA, operated by the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 675 students enrolled; a 18.2:1 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
675.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 42% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.24:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 9% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Mirage Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040621000304
State School ID
AZ-4283-5422
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
8605 W MARYLAND AVE
City
GLENDALE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85305
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0409
State Leg. Upper
04022
State Leg. Lower
04022
Latitude
33.5278
Longitude
-112.2431
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
675
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 298 44.1%
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 Mirage Elementary School

1
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale
Glendale · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Discovery School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.9 mi
4
Edison School of Innovation
GLENDALE · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Independence High School
GLENDALE · High
1.3 mi
6
West-MEC - Independence High School
GLENDALE · High
1.3 mi
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Ratio
–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School?
675 students are enrolled at Desert Mirage Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Mirage Elementary School have?
Desert Mirage Elementary School has 37.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Desert Mirage Elementary School serve?
Desert Mirage Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Desert Mirage Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Mirage Elementary School located in?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Mirage Elementary School belong to?
Desert Mirage 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 $146,546,667 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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