Desert Meadows Elementary School

(602)304-2020

1,020 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Meadows Elementary School is a public school located in Laveen, Arizona, and is part of the Laveen Elementary School District. Serving students in preschool through eighth grade, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to small-school intimacy within a growing community, Desert Meadows provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience by integrating modern instructional practices with extracurricular opportunities. Beyond core academics, Desert Meadows emphasizes the importance of school culture, encouraging students to take pride in their work and contribute positively to the Laveen community. With a focus on inclusive education and effective communication with families, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

1,020

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Meadows Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	610
Black	244
Asian	16
Two or More	42
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
610 (59.8%)
Black
244 (23.9%)
White
66 (6.5%)
Two or More
42 (4.1%)
American Indian
38 (3.7%)
Asian
16 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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:	Laveen Elementary District (4276)
Phone:	(602)304-2020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 73

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 129