Desert Horizon Elementary School
Regular School · PHOENIX, AZ
Desert Horizon Elementary School is a regular school school in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades PK–08 with 690 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 585 | 85% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 7% |
| White | 33 | 5% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 690 | 385M / 305F |
English Language Learners: 126 (18% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 6.0% -25.9pp | 31.9% | 412 |
| Reading Proficiency | 16.0% -22.9pp | 38.9% | 383 |
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.) | 690 | 100% |
Contact & Location
8525 W OSBORN RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85037
Phone: (623)772-2430
http://deserthorizon.pesd92.org/District
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)Per-pupil expenditure: $12,245
District enrollment: 8,078
Other Schools in District
- Amberlea Elementary School Elementary
- Canyon Breeze Elementary Elementary
- Copper King Elementary Elementary
- Desert Mirage Elementary School Elementary
- Garden Lakes Elementary School Elementary
- Pendergast Elementary School Elementary
- Rio Vista Elementary Elementary
- Sonoran Sky Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85037) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040621000505
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