Desert Garden Elementary School

Public PK

 7020 W Ocotillo Rd
       Glendale, AZ  85303-3124


(623) 237-4014

District: Glendale Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,538 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.2%
White:
14.6%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.2%), White (14.6%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Garden Elementary School is $11,538, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Desert Garden Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Glendale Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary District 424th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, December 6, 2010

Open Quote The principal, Ms. Mitchell, really cares about the students and their families. Saturday School, The Book Fair and Trunk or Treat are a few activities we have enjoyed this year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Desert Garden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 277 55 9 318 17 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 312 75 6 334 16 n/a n/a 0 743
2000 288 76 11 363 17 n/a n/a 0 755
2001 237 97 14 450 12 n/a n/a 0 810
2002 190 74 27 637 19 n/a n/a 0 947
2003 190 74 27 637 19 n/a n/a 0 947
2004 194 150 13 655 29 n/a n/a 0 1041
2005 137 135 26 579 16 n/a n/a 0 893
2006 113 109 18 515 19 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 72 75 22 472 12 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 84 103 24 613 13 n/a n/a 0 837
2009 82 82 21 516 8 n/a n/a 0 709
2010 85 62 15 462 6 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 94 87 17 525 13 0 4 0 740
2012 71 106 26 547 11 1 11 0 773
2013 86 114 23 522 12 3 21 0 781
2014 98 120 21 495 12 2 25 0 773
2015 99 99 22 469 16 2 22 0 729
2016 113 115 24 465 19 2 19 0 757
2017 112 110 31 479 7 2 18 0 759
2018 100 132 25 411 13 1 22 0 704
2019 77 152 27 395 12 3 21 0 687
2020 83 107 25 371 10 2 21 0 619
2021 49 88 24 272 7 2 16 0 458
2022 61 121 28 399 13 2 17 0 641
2023 30 16 4 148 3 0 4 0 205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Garden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 676 29.5 22.9 n/a
1999 743 31.8 23.4 n/a
2000 755 33.5 22.5 n/a
2001 810 40.5 20.0 n/a
2002 947 43.5 21.8 n/a
2003 947 43.5 21.8 n/a
2004 1041 43.8 23.8 66.1
2005 893 40.3 22.2 99.7
2006 774 38.0 20.4 99.6
2007 653 36.9 17.7 86.1
2008 837 42.0 19.9 75.7
2009 709 38.0 18.7 86.2
2010 630 36.0 17.5 93.3
2011 740 40.0 18.5 93.2
2012 773 43.0 17.9 92.4
2013 781 45.5 17.1 90
2014 773 47.9 16.1 93.3
2015 729 44.0 16.5 96
2016 757 42.0 18.0 94.7
2017 759 38.5 19.7 105.7
2018 704 38.0 18.5 88.9
2019 687 37.5 18.3 88.9
2020 619 31.0 19.9 91.8
2021 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
2022 641 34.0 18.8 91.9
2023 205 n/a n/a 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Garden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 676 29.5 22.9 n/a
1999 743 31.8 23.4 n/a
2000 755 33.5 22.5 n/a
2001 810 40.5 20.0 n/a
2002 947 43.5 21.8 n/a
2003 947 43.5 21.8 n/a
2004 1041 43.8 23.8 66.1
2005 893 40.3 22.2 99.7
2006 774 38.0 20.4 99.6
2007 653 36.9 17.7 86.1
2008 837 42.0 19.9 75.7
2009 709 38.0 18.7 86.2
2010 630 36.0 17.5 93.3
2011 740 40.0 18.5 93.2
2012 773 43.0 17.9 92.4
2013 781 45.5 17.1 90
2014 773 47.9 16.1 93.3
2015 729 44.0 16.5 96
2016 757 42.0 18.0 94.7
2017 759 38.5 19.7 105.7
2018 704 38.0 18.5 88.9
2019 687 37.5 18.3 88.9
2020 619 31.0 19.9 91.8
2021 458 27.0 16.9 n/a
2022 641 34.0 18.8 91.9
2023 205 n/a n/a 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Garden Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (9.7%) $157 (1.6%) $2,069 (21.1%) $7,349 (74.8%) $1,361 (13.9%) $8,710 (88.7%) $9,823
2020 $748 (7.4%) $947 (9.4%) $2,444 (24.2%) $7,464 (73.9%) $946 (9.4%) $8,410 (83.2%) $10,106
2021 $2,705 (19.0%) $862 (6.1%) $6,273 (44.2%) $8,368 (58.9%) $2,268 (16.0%) $10,636 (74.9%) $14,204
2022 $1,841 (16.0%) $366 (3.2%) $4,048 (35.1%) $7,563 (65.5%) $1,768 (15.3%) $9,331 (80.9%) $11,538

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Garden Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students687205
 70.2%
African American15216
 89.5%
American Indian123
 75%
Asian274
 85.2%
Hispanic395148
 62.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White7730
 61%
Two or More Races214
 81%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%54.6%
 34.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Desert Garden Elementary School.

Students at Desert Garden Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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