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Desert Valley Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|GLENDALE, Arizona|Peoria Unified School District (4237)

GLENDALE, AZ 85304

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Upcoming Events

Jul
30
Thu
5-6th Grade Back to School NightEvent

Fifth and sixth graders along with her parents should attend this event to learn more about the year, learn how to access digital curriculum and meet their teachers. Sixth graders will check out their laptops for the year.

Jul
30
Thu
K-4th Grade Back to School NightEvent

Kindergarten through fourth grade students will come with their parents to meet their teacher and learn about the great things planned for the school year.

Aug
3
Mon
First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Aug
3
Mon
First Day of School!! 🍎Event

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Aug
5
Wed
1:00PM Early Release half_day

Most Wednesdays we will dismiss at 1 PM. Please plan in advance how your child will be at home on these early release days.

Oct
12
Mon
Fall Break - No SchoolBreak
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School Profile

Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
459
Student:Teacher
14.8:1
Locale
Suburban

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35%
50th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
28%
52th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
5 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Near average in AZ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
228
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
30.67
77% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,026
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,589
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,333
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 57%Local 31%
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
5,199
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,814
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,113 (23%)
Speech/Language Impairment
667 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
477 (10%)
Autism
440 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
172 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
128 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

439
Current enrollment
Declining(-24% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 30, 2026
5-6th Grade Back to School Night
Event
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
K-4th Grade Back to School Night
Event
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
First Day of School
Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

DateEvent
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Fall Break - No School
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Winter Break - No School
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
ML King Jr. Day - No School
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
President's Day - No School
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
Spring Break - No School
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
April Break - No School

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Valley Elementary School

Desert Valley Elementary School has a total enrollment of 459 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237) in GLENDALE, AZ.

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