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Desert Shadows Elementary, located within the Paradise Valley Unified School District, currently has enrollment totaling about 479 students in student grade levels Pre-Kindergarten through grade 6. The number of full time staff is approximately 35 staff, resulting in a student to teacher ratio of approximately 13-14 students to 1 teacher, which is higher than the average in Arizona. In terms of academic progress - approximately 63% of students are math proficient, and approximately 68% of students are reading/ELA proficient, which is significantly better than Arizona averages.
Minority enrollment comprises approximately 31% of students; approximately 15% of students are considered economically disadvantaged. Scottsdale area have median sale prices in the range of $770,000-$800,000, which is indicative of housing that is higher in cost. Annually, Desert Shadows Elementary appears in the lists of top 10 schools among public elementary schools, and is even included in conversations discussing which are considered to be the best public elementary schools in the state of Arizona
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:40AM - 3:30PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
479 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
496 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
PVUSD announced that several of its high schools, including Horizon, Pinnacle, and Paradise Valley, were recognized as some of the nation's best public high schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Q1. What is Desert Shadows' educational approach?
Ans: Desert Shadows engages, inspires, and nurtures students through high quality instruction while ensuring success, creativity, and ethical behavior are valued.
Q2. How does Desert Shadows support formative student growth?
Ans: Through various dynamic development programs, the school creates a culture of creative and curious learners and fosters students who think strategically.
Q3. What extracurricular opportunities does Desert Shadows offer?
Ans: Desert Shadows offers a variety of clubs and enrichment opportunities to engage students in their own interests and talents.
Q4. How does Desert Shadows work with parents in the education process?
Ans: Desert Shadows supports and engages parents in the education process by providing communication, opportunities to volunteer, and school events.
Q5. What is the school's approach to using technology in education?
Ans: Desert Shadows uses technology to improve learning experiences and foster future readiness in students.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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