AZPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Desert Spirit — School Profile & District Info
Primary|GLENDALE, Arizona|Glendale Elementary District (4271)
GLENDALE, AZ 85303
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
19%
16th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
16%
31th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
22.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
9 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Near average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
657
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
36.5
95% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,795
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,400
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,274
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 63%Local 18%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,185
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,036
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
202 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
170 (16%)
Autism
140 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
76 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
33 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
29 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
682
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Spirit
Desert Spirit currently enrolls 683 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Glendale Elementary District (4271) in AZ.
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