Desert Winds Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 481 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 570th out of 1,101 elementary schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 19825 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Deer Valley Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,569
- Graduation Rate: 76.9%
- Dropout Rate: 2.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.3
- Enrolled Students: 36,233
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 481
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 269 (55.9%)
- Females: 212 (44.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 34 (7.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 205 (42.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 239 (49.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 9 | 1.9% |
| Black | 13 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 18 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 33.7% |
| White | 279 | 58.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 21 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 12.9% |
| 1st Grade | 67 | 13.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 58 | 12.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 67 | 13.9% |
| 4th Grade | 63 | 13.1% |
| 5th Grade | 72 | 15.0% |
| 6th Grade | 71 | 14.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $47,577
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,810 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,970 | 69% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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