Desert Garden Elementary School

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205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Garden Elementary School is located in Glendale, Arizona, and operates as part of the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD). The school serves students in the surrounding community by fostering an environment focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it provides a standard K-8 curriculum designed to meet Arizona state educational standards, while often incorporating support services to address the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Glendale community and emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, Desert Garden aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or the school calendar, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative resources.

205

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Garden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	156
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
156 (76.1%)
Black
17 (8.3%)
White
14 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (4.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4014
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 205