Desert Thunder School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 667 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 325th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 16750 W. Garfield, Goodyear, AZ 85338
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Avondale Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,103
- Students Per Teacher: 21.1
- Enrolled Students: 6,238
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 667
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 358 (53.7%)
- Females: 309 (46.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 84 (12.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 263 (39.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 347 (52.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.9% |
| Black | 96 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 45.3% |
| White | 246 | 36.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 9.9% |
| 1st Grade | 67 | 10.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 80 | 12.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 59 | 8.8% |
| 4th Grade | 78 | 11.7% |
| 5th Grade | 83 | 12.4% |
| 6th Grade | 87 | 13.0% |
| 7th Grade | 78 | 11.7% |
| 8th Grade | 69 | 10.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 58%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:42%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $44,630
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,430 | 54% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,502 | 46% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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