Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Shadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School?
354 students attend Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School located?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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