Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arizona Desert Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Rattler's Strive for Success!
School Rankings
Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Desert Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is ranked #1087 out of 1,921 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 Antelope Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
662 students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arizona Desert Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, 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 Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Desert Elementary School part of?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
School Reviews
Review Arizona Desert Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
