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DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18178 SANTA ANA AVENUE, NAMPA, ID, 83687

Ranked 75 of 217 in IDAHO

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DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18178 SANTA ANA AVENUE, NAMPA, ID, 83687

Ranked 75 of 217 in IDAHO

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About DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 56% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
702
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.42%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 43.02%
Black 1.14%
Two+ Races 2.99%
Native Am. 0.28%
White
51.42%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
43.02%
Black
1.14%
Two+ Races
2.99%
Native Am.
0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 702
44.59%
313 Female
55.41%
389 Male

Student Population

702 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

702 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

18178 SANTA ANA AVENUE, NAMPA, ID, 83687

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Phone

(208) 466-1555

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TOP 75 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Desert Springs Elementary is about to start a new chapter as the local community grows. District officials have announced plans to ease overcrowding at nearby schools by building two new elementary campuses. This will bring new resources and smaller class sizes to Desert Springs and nearby neighborhoods.

Desert Springs has started working with its feeder and neighboring schools to make it easier for students to move from one school to another. This is in preparation for the district's growth. The school is still committed to diversity and inclusive programming, which is seen as a strength in welcoming new families.

FAQ

Q1. Does Desert Springs have services for special education?

Ans. Yes, there are personalized plans and help with resources.

Q2. Do students learn about STEM in class?

Ans. Teachers include hands-on science and problem-solving activities.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage good behavior in students?

Ans. It uses systems that reward good behavior that are in line with district standards.

Q4. Are there partnerships between Desert Springs and the community?

Ans. Local groups take part in student programs and events.

Q5. Do you have workshops for families?

Ans. The school sometimes holds informational sessions for parents.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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