Desert Oasis Elementary School

www.tollesonschools.com/domain/70

738 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Oasis Elementary School, located at 8802 W. McDowell in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Tolleson Elementary School District. Serving students in the West Valley, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, literacy, and foundational learning. Its location on McDowell Road makes it a central hub for families within the Tolleson community, providing essential educational services to a diverse student population.

As part of the Tolleson Elementary School District, Desert Oasis aligns its curriculum with state standards while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development. The school utilizes its official website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, district policies, and various programs designed to enhance the student experience. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Desert Oasis strives to prepare its students for future academic success and meaningful contributions to their community.

738

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Oasis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	620
Black	56
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
620 (84.0%)
Black
56 (7.6%)
White
19 (2.6%)
Two or More
18 (2.4%)
American Indian
14 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Tolleson Elementary District (4264)
Phone:	(623)533-3901
Website:	http://www.tollesonschools.com/domain/70
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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 20

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 90