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Desert Shadows Elementary School

5902 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, United States

+1 (602) 449-6900

http://desertshadowses.pvschools.net/

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Desert Shadows Elementary School Overview

About This School

Desert Shadows Elementary School is a public middle in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving 554 students in grades PK-6. The school maintains a staff of 35 teachers with an average salary of $59,806 and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic makeup includes 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 2% Black students.

554

Total Students

PK-6

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

554:1

Desert Shadows Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

554

Students per Counselor

Desert Shadows Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,806

City Avg: $55,997

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor554:1

Desert Shadows Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.05%

Male

44.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 554 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.87%

Hispanic19.13%

Asian3.25%

Black1.62%

Two or More Races7.4%

Native American0.72%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Shadows Elementary School

Q: What is Desert Shadows Elementary School?

A: Desert Shadows Elementary School is a middle public located in Scottsdale.

Q: How many students attend Desert Shadows Elementary School?

A: Desert Shadows Elementary School has approximately 554 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Shadows Elementary School

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About Desert Shadows Elementary School - Scottsdale, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Shadows Elementary School
School Name	Desert Shadows Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	5902 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, Scottsdale, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (602) 449-6900
Total Students	554
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Shadows Elementary School

What is Desert Shadows Elementary School?

Desert Shadows Elementary School is a middle public located in Scottsdale.

How many students attend Desert Shadows Elementary School?

Desert Shadows Elementary School has approximately 554 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Elementary School is 15:1.

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