Garden Lakes Elementary School
10825 West Garden Lakes Parkwa, Avondale, AZ 85323 | (623) 772-2215
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 1,022
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,022 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 103rd out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale, AZ 85323
School District Details
- Pendergast Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,444
- Students Per Teacher: 20.2
- Enrolled Students: 10,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,022
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 519 (50.8%)
- Females: 503 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 77 (7.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 296 (29.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 373 (36.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 14 | 1.4% |
| Black | 84 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 45.9% |
| White | 432 | 42.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 | 9.1% |
| 1st Grade | 99 | 9.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 76 | 7.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 118 | 11.5% |
| 4th Grade | 128 | 12.5% |
| 5th Grade | 118 | 11.5% |
| 6th Grade | 114 | 11.2% |
| 7th Grade | 128 | 12.5% |
| 8th Grade | 147 | 14.4% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0.10% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:31%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $50,056
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,862 | 29% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,734 | 71% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Garden Lakes Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 01, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I took my son to this school in 5th grade. His grades got better and he really enjoyed going to school everyday. He is now in high school across the street at Westview. The school is a great place for academics with teachers who actually seem to care.
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