Desert Sage Elementary School

www.dvusd.org/desertsage

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Sage Elementary School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in character, leadership, and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a central role in the success of its programs. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational technology, Desert Sage strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive learning, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

594

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	140
Black	12
Asian	16
Two or More	45
American Indian	6

White
375 (63.1%)
Hispanic
140 (23.6%)
Two or More
45 (7.6%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
Black
12 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

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)445-4700
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/desertsage
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 44

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 81