Gold Dust Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ, has a total enrollment of 449 students from kindergarten through grade 6, with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Paradise Valley Unified District average of 47%.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 39% but lower than the district average of 46%.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 77% and the district average of 85%, showing no improvement over recent years.
Enrollment has remained stable at 449 students since at least 2019, with 26% eligible for free lunch and 12% for reduced–price lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
28 teachers
Showing 1994–2003. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
49%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
33%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gold Dust Elementary School?
449 students attend Gold Dust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gold Dust Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Gold Dust Elementary School offer ?
Gold Dust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gold Dust Elementary School part of?
Gold Dust Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
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