Serving 756 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 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Desert Harbor Elementary School's student population of 756 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Harbor Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #446 out of 1,854 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Harbor Elementary School?
756 students attend Desert Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Desert Harbor Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 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
What school district is Desert Harbor Elementary School part of?
Desert Harbor Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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