Desert Sunset Elementary School serves 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sunset Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?
631 students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Desert Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sunset Elementary School?
Desert Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Sunset Elementary School part of?
Desert Sunset Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
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