Desert Thunder
Regular School · GOODYEAR, AZ
Desert Thunder is a regular school school in GOODYEAR, Arizona, serving grades PK–08 with 928 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 25.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 571 | 62% |
| White | 170 | 18% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2% |
| Asian | 14 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 928 | 463M / 465F |
English Language Learners: 73 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% -1.9pp | 31.9% | 525 |
| Reading Proficiency | 39.0% +0.1pp | 38.9% | 516 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 928 | 100% |
Contact & Location
16750 W GARFIELD ST
GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
Phone: (623)772-4700
http://dt.avondale.k12.az.us/District
Avondale Elementary District (4272)Per-pupil expenditure: $11,891
District enrollment: 5,833
Other Schools in District
- Centerra Mirage STEM Academy Elementary
- Copper Trails Elementary
- Desert Star Elementary
- Eliseo C. Felix School Elementary
- Lattie Coor Elementary
- Michael Anderson Elementary
- Wildflower Accelerated Academy Elementary
- Avondale Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85338) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040096002381
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD