Desert View Elementary School

Summary:

Desert View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving around 350 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Washington Elementary School District.

While Desert View Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates as low as 31% in 5th grade English Language Arts, the school has some bright spots. Its African American students have consistently ranked in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools, and its English Language Learner students have also performed relatively well, ranking in the top 40% of schools. However, the school's overall academic performance has led to a low statewide ranking, ranging from 455 out of 904 schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 988 out of 1,106 schools in 2016-2017.

The challenges faced by Desert View Elementary School may be systemic within the Washington Elementary School District, as nearby schools like Richard E Miller School and Sunnyslope Elementary School also perform poorly on academic measures. In contrast, the nearby Madison Traditional Academy and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, highlighting the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8621 N 3rd St
       Phoenix, AZ  85020-3113


(602) 347-4000

District: Washington Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,195 Help


Students who attend Desert View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Royal Palm Middle School
High:    Sunnyslope High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.9%
White:
13.4%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Desert View Elementary School ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 6th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.9%), White (13.4%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert View Elementary School is $9,195, which is the 12th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert View Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert View Elementary School 470th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Desert View Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Elementary School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School District 232nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 36.80 692nd 1062 34.8%
2010 38.78 682nd 1090 37.4%
2011 24.14 877th 1075 18.4%
2012 26.11 952nd 1141 16.6%
2013 18.22 1064th 1158 8.1%
2014 20.18 918th 1079 14.9%
2015 17.08 817th 955 14.5%
2016 22.59 841st 1079 22.1%
2017 14.76 988th 1106 10.7%
2018 17.63 941st 1109 15.1%
2019 16.86 880th 1039 15.3%
2021 29.77 795th 1226 35.2%
2022 18.75 784th 1000 21.6%
2023 47.70 576th 1245 53.7%
2024 41.29 470th 912 48.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.13 634th 1027 38.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.14 359th 975 63.2%
2023 46.87 185th 451 59.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.56 949th 1201 21.0%
2023 38.52 481st 820 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.57 664th 820 19.0%
2023 55.95 413th 1116 63.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.17 4th 423 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.30 881st 1023 13.9%
2019 22.61 657th 862 23.8%
2021 28.76 839th 1219 31.2%
2023 43.67 608th 1219 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.12 913th 1032 11.5%
2021 33.55 751st 1220 38.4%
2023 48.08 564th 1216 53.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.04 291st 895 67.5%
2022 56.55 158th 289 45.3%
2023 69.03 135th 607 77.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.13 754th 911 17.2%
2019 21.82 580th 709 18.2%
2021 34.21 746th 1198 37.7%
2023 46.61 561st 1170 52.1%
2024 57.14 185th 486 61.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.75 318th 654 51.4%
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Rank History for White students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.73 707th 720 1.8%
2021 28.70 902nd 1161 22.3%
2022 13.85 740th 800 7.5%
2023 51.26 480th 1024 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 16, 2019

Open Quote This school is amazing I love all of the teachers. They go above and beyond to help students receive the help that they need. I came from a charter school and was welcomed with open arms. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Desert View Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 31 18 82 9 n/a n/a 35 457
1989 406 13 7 66 8 n/a n/a -71 429
1990 367 14 3 74 10 n/a n/a 1 469
1991 439 21 2 122 17 n/a n/a -138 463
1992 321 17 2 123 12 n/a n/a -1 474
1993 330 18 5 136 16 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 346 19 6 169 16 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 283 24 4 205 12 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 283 24 4 205 12 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 242 27 2 225 20 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 236 37 3 239 16 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 193 37 6 308 12 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 179 19 5 311 6 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 189 32 6 392 21 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 129 24 2 460 20 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 129 24 2 460 20 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 100 30 2 481 18 n/a n/a 0 631
2005 98 20 6 508 19 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 70 29 2 507 23 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 72 23 2 528 19 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 53 19 2 487 14 n/a n/a 0 575
2009 53 24 2 459 11 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 63 26 1 390 13 n/a n/a 0 493
2011 71 31 0 334 14 0 5 0 455
2012 56 27 0 324 15 0 1 0 423
2013 80 44 0 353 17 0 2 0 496
2014 76 45 3 360 12 0 11 0 507
2015 60 26 3 335 15 0 15 0 454
2016 73 28 3 335 15 0 10 0 464
2017 89 40 5 303 14 0 8 0 459
2018 58 35 7 278 13 0 11 0 402
2019 59 35 9 282 14 0 11 0 410
2020 71 35 5 255 9 0 15 0 390
2021 42 30 4 282 6 0 12 0 376
2022 79 44 14 397 20 2 27 0 583
2023 47 24 5 255 9 0 10 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 27.5 16.6 n/a
1989 429 27.0 15.8 n/a
1990 469 28.5 16.4 n/a
1991 463 32.0 14.4 n/a
1992 474 32.5 14.5 n/a
1993 505 33.5 15.1 n/a
1994 556 36.0 15.4 n/a
1995 528 36.3 14.5 n/a
1996 528 36.3 14.5 n/a
1997 516 36.5 14.1 n/a
1998 531 36.1 14.7 n/a
1999 556 38.4 14.5 n/a
2000 520 35.9 14.5 n/a
2001 640 40.5 15.8 n/a
2002 635 41.6 15.3 72.1
2003 635 41.6 15.3 72.1
2004 631 37.7 16.7 97.3
2005 651 34.7 18.8 99.5
2006 631 34.0 18.6 99.5
2007 644 36.5 17.6 99.5
2008 575 33.6 17.1 99.5
2009 549 32.7 16.8 99.5
2010 493 28.7 17.1 73.2
2011 455 25.3 17.9 99.3
2012 423 25.6 16.5 99.3
2013 496 27.7 17.8 99.4
2014 507 29.5 17.1 99.4
2015 454 29.0 15.6 0
2016 464 30.0 15.4 100
2017 459 30.9 14.8 100
2018 402 34.1 11.7 89.8
2019 410 33.5 12.2 89.8
2020 390 30.5 12.7 92.8
2021 376 31.0 12.1 n/a
2022 583 42.0 13.8 92.8
2023 350 30.2 11.5 92.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 27.5 16.6 n/a
1989 429 27.0 15.8 n/a
1990 469 28.5 16.4 n/a
1991 463 32.0 14.4 n/a
1992 474 32.5 14.5 n/a
1993 505 33.5 15.1 n/a
1994 556 36.0 15.4 n/a
1995 528 36.3 14.5 n/a
1996 528 36.3 14.5 n/a
1997 516 36.5 14.1 n/a
1998 531 36.1 14.7 n/a
1999 556 38.4 14.5 n/a
2000 520 35.9 14.5 n/a
2001 640 40.5 15.8 n/a
2002 635 41.6 15.3 72.1
2003 635 41.6 15.3 72.1
2004 631 37.7 16.7 97.3
2005 651 34.7 18.8 99.5
2006 631 34.0 18.6 99.5
2007 644 36.5 17.6 99.5
2008 575 33.6 17.1 99.5
2009 549 32.7 16.8 99.5
2010 493 28.7 17.1 73.2
2011 455 25.3 17.9 99.3
2012 423 25.6 16.5 99.3
2013 496 27.7 17.8 99.4
2014 507 29.5 17.1 99.4
2015 454 29.0 15.6 0
2016 464 30.0 15.4 100
2017 459 30.9 14.8 100
2018 402 34.1 11.7 89.8
2019 410 33.5 12.2 89.8
2020 390 30.5 12.7 92.8
2021 376 31.0 12.1 n/a
2022 583 42.0 13.8 92.8
2023 350 30.2 11.5 92.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert View Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,192 (9.1%) $96 (0.7%) $2,480 (18.9%) $9,904 (75.4%) $1,951 (14.8%) $11,855 (90.2%) $13,143
2020 $1,211 (11.1%) $961 (8.8%) $3,384 (31.0%) $8,177 (75.0%) $559 (5.1%) $8,736 (80.1%) $10,908
2022 $2,228 (24.2%) $172 (1.9%) $4,628 (50.3%) $6,133 (66.7%) $662 (7.2%) $6,795 (73.9%) $9,195

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert View Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 880th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 576th of 1245 Elementary schools
 38.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410350
 14.6%
African American3524
 31.4%
American Indian149
 35.7%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic282255
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5947
 20.3%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%92.9%
 3.1%


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Students at Desert View Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Desert View Elementary School ranks 470th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Desert View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Royal Palm Middle School
High : Sunnyslope High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Desert View Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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