Mountain Shadows Elementary School

19602 N 45TH AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85308

www.dvusd.org/mountainshadows

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mountain Shadows Elementary School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body from preschool through sixth grade, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. They place a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mountain Shadows is known for integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a digital future. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including clubs, sports, and enrichment activities designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. With a commitment to "achieving excellence together," the school encourages active parent involvement and utilizes data-driven instruction to ensure that each student meets their full academic potential.

426

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	135
Black	18
Asian	14
Two or More	34
American Indian	5

White
220 (51.6%)
Hispanic
135 (31.7%)
Two or More
34 (8.0%)
Black
18 (4.2%)
Asian
14 (3.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-4300
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/mountainshadows
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 39

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 66