Desert Shadows Elementary School
Regular School · SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Desert Shadows Elementary School is a regular school school in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 554 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 68% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 106 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 7% |
| Asian | 18 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 554 | 305M / 249F |
English Language Learners: 12 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60.0% +28.1pp | 31.9% | 237 |
| Reading Proficiency | 61.0% +22.1pp | 38.9% | 236 |
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.) | 554 | 100% |
Contact & Location
5902 E SWEETWATER AVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Phone: (602)449-6900
http://desertshadowses.pvschools.net/District
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)Per-pupil expenditure: $14,982
District enrollment: 27,427
Other Schools in District
- Boulder Creek Elementary School Elementary
- Cactus View Elementary School Elementary
- Campo Bello Elementary School Elementary
- Copper Canyon Elementary School Elementary
- Desert Cove Elementary School Elementary
- Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Elementary
- Desert Trails Elementary School Elementary
- Eagle Ridge Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85254) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040593000478
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