- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Desert View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906000923
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert View Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #9 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary School ranks #9 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Desert View Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040906000923 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 11.5:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Desert View Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school 344
Desert View Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Desert View Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert View Elementary School compares
Desert View Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Arizona - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,008
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
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 10.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Desert View Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert View Elementary School
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert View Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Desert View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert View Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 View Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary School ranks #9 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Desert View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.