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Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|PHOENIX, Arizona|Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
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Upcoming Events
Oct
28
Wed
K-8 Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
30
Fri
K-8 Recess / High School Early DismissalBreakDistrict-wide
Nov
5
Thu
Governing Board MeetingEventDistrict-wide
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
Nov
11
Wed
Veterans Day RecessBreakDistrict-wide
Nov
17
Tue
Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentStaff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Nov
25
Wed
Thanksgiving RecessBreakDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
51%
79th percentile in AZ
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
46 students enrolled
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
342
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32.69
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1.1
Social Workers
0.82999998
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,848
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,628
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,122
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 30%Local 60%
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
4,575
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,264
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
949 (22%)
Speech/Language Impairment
645 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
334 (8%)
Autism
104 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
89 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
10 (0%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Coming Up
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
K-8 Early Dismissal
half_dayFri, Oct 30, 2026
K-8 Recess / High School Early Dismissal
BreakThu, Nov 5, 2026
Governing Board Meeting
Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Community Mtg: M&O and DAA Overrides (NCHS Lecture Hall)District-wide |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Community Mtg: M&O and DAA Overrides (HHS Media Ctr)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Community Mtg: M&O and DAA Overrides (PVHS Media Ctr)District-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | K-12 RecessDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Community Mtg: M&O and DAA Overrides (SMHS Media Ctr)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Community Mtg: M&O and DAA Overrides (PHS Lecture Hall C)District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | First Quarter/Grading Period EndsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | K-12 RecessDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Review the calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | K-8 Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | K-8 Recess / High School Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day RecessDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Review the calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | High School Exams / High School Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | 9 - 12 Recess / Semester EndsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Classes ResumeDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Review the calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK / Civil Rights Day RecessDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | K-8 Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Review the calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | High School Early DismissalDistrict-wide Check the dismissal notice for time and any special instructions. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day RecessDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Third Quarter Ends / Grading Period EndsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | K-12 RecessDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Early Release for Teacher Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Review the calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | K-12 RecessDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | High School Early DismissalDistrict-wide Check the dismissal notice for time and any special instructions. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | High School CommencementDistrict-wide Check the commencement notice for ceremony details and attendance information. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | K-12 Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of ClassesDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events. |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | Governing Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School currently enrolls 354 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in AZ.
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