Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Palms 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Palms Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Desert Palms 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 Desert Palms Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1275 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
47%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
32%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Palms Elementary School is ranked #1275 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Palms Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Palms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunburst School, Sweetwater School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Palms Elementary School?
373 students attend Desert Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Desert Palms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Palms Elementary School?
Desert Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Palms Elementary School offer ?
Desert Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Palms Elementary School part of?
Desert Palms Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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