Serving 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Harbor Elementary School serves the southern part of Peoria, AZ, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Harbor Elementary School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
779 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Harbor Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
51%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Harbor Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Harbor Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Harbor Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Harbor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Harbor Elementary School?
779 students attend Desert Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Harbor Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Harbor Elementary School?
Desert Harbor Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Harbor Elementary School offer ?
Desert Harbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Harbor Elementary School part of?
Desert Harbor Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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