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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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Aug
4
Tue
Classes BeginEvent
First day of classes for students
Aug
25
Tue
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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
Tue, Aug 4, 2026
Classes Begin
EventTue, Aug 25, 2026
Early Release for Teacher Professional Development
half_dayFrequently 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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