Desert Mirage Elementary School

desertmirage.pesd92.org/

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students within the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated on West Maryland Avenue, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the holistic development of its student body. It focuses on preparing children for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to build critical thinking and character.

As part of the Pendergast District, Desert Mirage places a high priority on community engagement and the active involvement of families in the educational process. The school utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students, aiming to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. By maintaining a focus on modern educational practices, Desert Mirage strives to equip its learners with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in their transition to middle school and beyond.

675

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mirage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	516
Black	38
Asian	17
Two or More	19
American Indian	17

Hispanic
516 (76.4%)
White
68 (10.1%)
Black
38 (5.6%)
Two or More
19 (2.8%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
17 (2.5%)

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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2550
Website:	http://desertmirage.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 49

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 66

Ungraded 1