Gavilan Peak Elementary School

About Gavilan Peak Elementary School

Gavilan Peak Elementary School is a public school in Anthem, Arizona with approximately 533 students enrolled in Pre-K through 8th grade. It has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1 that allows for students to be educated in a setting that can meet their specific needs as students. Approximately 60% of students are proficient in math, and about 70% of students are reading proficient, compared to state averages of 45% and 56%.

The demographic is diverse with the following breakdown: White 78.1%; Hispanic 13.6%; the remainder has lesser percentages with other ethnicities. The average home value in the area surrounding the school is approximately $390,468, indicating at least a middle class to upper middle-class community. Gavilan Peak is considered one of the "best elementary schools in Arizona" due to the academic achievement potential of its students, and community contributing.

Contact Information

Address

2701 W MEMORIAL DR ANTHEM AZ 85086

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Phone

(623) 445-7400

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Website

https://www.dvusd.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%

Reading 70%

State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 70% in Reading.

45

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

620

Total Students

$63141

Avg. Teacher Salary

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Robotics & STEM
at Gavilan Peak Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

35

of 108 in Arizona

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15AM - 4:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 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.

Student Demographics

White 72.4%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic 14.5%

Black 2.3%

Two+ Races 7.1%

Native Am. 1%

White

72.4%

Asian

3.2%

Hispanic

14.5%

Black

2.3%

Two+ Races

7.1%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 620

51.7%

321 Female

48.3%

299 Male

Student Population

620 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1030 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Active club schedule in the immediate future, including Game Club, Softball Game (vs. Inspiration Mountain), Band Conservatory, Chess Club, ActivStars Cheer, and a Scholastic Book Fair.

FAQ

Q1. What does Gavilan Peak Elementary value about academic performance?

Ans: Gavilan Peak Elementary values achievement in math, reading, and critical thinking.

Q2. What methods does Gavilan Peak Elementary adopt character education?

Ans: Gavilan Peak Elementary promotes respect, responsibility, and perseverance in daily practice.

Q3. What ways does Gavilan Peak Elementary engage the local community?

Ans: Gavilan Peak Elementary collaborates with families and community organizations to enhance students' experiences.

Q4. What role does technology play in Gavilan Peak Elementary's learning?

Ans:Gavilan Peak Elementary employs digital tools to support classroom instruction.

Q5. What kinds of extracurricular activities does Gavilan Peak Elementary offer students?

Ans: Gavilan Peak Elementary has arts, clubs, and sports programs for well-rounded growth.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say