Desert Thunder

dt.avondale.k12.az.us/

928 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Thunder School, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Avondale Elementary School District. As a key part of the local educational community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors by implementing comprehensive curricula and utilizing modern instructional practices.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Desert Thunder focuses on building a strong school culture through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and teachers who work to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. By prioritizing collaboration between parents, faculty, and the Goodyear community, Desert Thunder strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of every child.

928

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Thunder
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	571
Black	138
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
571 (61.5%)
White
170 (18.3%)
Black
138 (14.9%)
Two or More
22 (2.4%)
Asian
14 (1.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)

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:	Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Phone:	(623)772-4700
Website:	http://dt.avondale.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
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 1

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 112