- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Oasis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040546002875
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Oasis Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 753
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) · Arizona
NCES ID 040546002875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Desert Oasis Elementary School grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 040546002875 · Surprise, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 29.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nadaburg Elementary School (502 students)
Desert Oasis Elementary School grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Oasis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Desert Oasis Elementary School
753 students
- Nadaburg Eleme
Nadaburg Elementary School
502 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
378 students
- Nadaburg Onlin 8
Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy
8 students
What this shows Desert Oasis Elementary School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Oasis Elementary School compares
Desert Oasis 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 | 29.9% | ▼ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Desert Oasis Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Oasis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadaburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountainside High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Oasis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valley Vista High School
Standard public school
2,334 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Shadow Ridge High School
Standard public school
2,212 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Canyon High School
Standard public school
1,901 students 25:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge School
Standard public school
1,042 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Marley Park Elementary
Standard public school
1,023 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Hills Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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 Oasis Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), up 85.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Oasis Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Desert Oasis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Oasis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Oasis Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Oasis Elementary School rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Nadaburg Unified School District (4252)?
Besides Desert Oasis Elementary School, Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) also operates Nadaburg Elementary School (502 students), Mountainside High School (378 students), and Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy (8 students). See the Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) district page for the complete list.