- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Desert Garden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Garden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040342001254
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Garden Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Garden Elementary School ranks #1 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Desert Garden Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040342001254 · Glendale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 48.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Desert Garden Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Garden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon School
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- Bicentennial S
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- This school 205
Desert Garden Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Desert Garden Elementary School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Garden Elementary School compares
Desert Garden Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 8.3%
White 6.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Desert Garden Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Garden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Challenger Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| William C Jack School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bicentennial South School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Harold W Smith School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Garden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Garden Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Garden Elementary School?
Desert Garden Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Garden Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Desert Garden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Garden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Garden Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Garden Elementary School?
Desert Garden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Garden Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Garden Elementary School ranks #1 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Desert Garden Elementary School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students), Challenger Middle School (839 students), and William C Jack School (811 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.