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Arizona Desert Elementary School

8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Arizona Desert Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
694 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1029 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arizona Desert Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arizona Desert Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arizona Desert Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
83%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arizona Desert Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Desert Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona Desert Elementary School often compared to?
Arizona Desert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
694 students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Arizona Desert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Desert Elementary School offer ?
Arizona Desert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Arizona Desert Elementary School part of?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District.

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5   11/4/2022
Great school with great staff!
- Posted by Parent - Jen

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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