Gold Dust Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gold Dust Elementary School?
449 students attend Gold Dust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gold Dust Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Gold Dust Elementary School offer ?
Gold Dust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gold Dust Elementary School part of?
Gold Dust Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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