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Desert Sunset Elementary School

30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85396
Desert Sunset Elementary School serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • 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
Desert Sunset Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sunset Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desert Sunset Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?
672 students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Desert Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sunset Elementary School?
Desert Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Sunset Elementary School part of?
Desert Sunset Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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