Desert Harbor Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/DesertHarbor

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Harbor Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, serves as a vital component of the Peoria Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades K-8. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with opportunities for personal growth, social responsibility, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student success through differentiated instruction and the integration of modern technology. Beyond the classroom, Desert Harbor offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the local community, Desert Harbor Elementary strives to prepare its students to become productive, lifelong learners and engaged citizens.

779

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Harbor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	254
Black	48
Asian	30
Two or More	43
American Indian	9

White
395 (50.7%)
Hispanic
254 (32.6%)
Black
48 (6.2%)
Two or More
43 (5.5%)
Asian
30 (3.9%)
American Indian
9 (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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)486-6200
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/DesertHarbor
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 38

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 102