Arizona Desert Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 435 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 473rd out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8803 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tolleson Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,107
- Students Per Teacher: 18.5
- Enrolled Students: 2,824
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 435
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 208 (47.8%)
- Females: 227 (52.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 60 (13.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 320 (73.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 380 (87.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Black | 59 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 74.7% |
| White | 36 | 8.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 15.2% |
| 1st Grade | 54 | 12.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 76 | 17.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 63 | 14.5% |
| 4th Grade | 60 | 13.8% |
| 5th Grade | 55 | 12.6% |
| 6th Grade | 60 | 13.8% |
| 7th Grade | 1 | 0.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 4 Years
- Average Salary: $38,875
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,600 | 70% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,074 | 30% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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