Desert Trails Elementary School

deserttrails.pvschools.net/

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Desert Trails Elementary School, located in the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix, is a high-performing public school that operates within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic culture and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. It emphasizes core subjects while offering a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its students, typically serving grades Pre-K through 6.

The school is characterized by a collaborative environment that encourages active parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Paradise Valley district, Desert Trails utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and community spirit among its students, staff, and families.

590

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Trails Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	71
Black	8
Asian	38
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (72.0%)
Hispanic
71 (12.0%)
Two or More
44 (7.5%)
Asian
38 (6.4%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-4100
Website:	http://deserttrails.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Trails Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Trails Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	49.8%
Male	296	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)