Desert Palms Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GLENDALE, AZ Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A+ (90.2)
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Desert Palms Elementary School
GLENDALE, AZ 85304
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (90.2)
373
Students
25.8
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(623)412-4600
Phone
http://www.peoriaunified.org/desertpalms
Website

Desert Palms Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in GLENDALE, ARIZONA, operated by the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 373 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 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
373.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 22% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.46:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Palms Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040625000510
State School ID
AZ-4237-4995
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
11441 N 55TH AVE
City
GLENDALE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85304
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0408
State Leg. Upper
04027
State Leg. Lower
04027
Latitude
33.5903
Longitude
-112.1764
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
373
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 210 56.3%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
LEAID
0406250
State LEA ID
AZ-4237
Phone
(623)486-6000
Website
http://www.peoriaunified.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GLENDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$441,264K
Federal Revenue
$53,158K
State Revenue
$251,106K
Local Revenue
$137,000K
Total Expenditure
$396,256K
Instruction Exp.
$199,978K
Support Services
$142,332K
Other Current Exp.
$16,399K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Palms Elementary School

1
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Heritage School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1 mi
3
Arroyo Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Ironwood High School
GLENDALE · High
1.1 mi
5
West-MEC - Ironwood High School
GLENDALE · High
1.1 mi
6
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Desert Palms Elementary School?
373 students are enrolled at Desert Palms Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Palms Elementary School have?
Desert Palms Elementary School has 25.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Desert Palms Elementary School serve?
Desert Palms Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Desert Palms Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Palms Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Palms Elementary School located in?
Desert Palms Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Palms Elementary School belong to?
Desert Palms Elementary School is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district.
How much does Peoria Unified School District (4237) spend per student?
The Peoria Unified School District (4237) district spends approximately $1,062,348,525 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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