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Desert Cove Elementary School

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades PreK to 6 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

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About Desert Cove Elementary School

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Cove Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 414 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Phoenix. There are about 13.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (31.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Maricopa County. It is one of 43 schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). Families comparing options will find 91 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	11020 N 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone	(602) 449-3400
School district	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	414
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.5
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040593000477). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Cove Elementary School serve?

Desert Cove Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Desert Cove Elementary School?

Desert Cove Elementary School reported 414 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Cove Elementary School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 414 students and 31.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Cove Elementary School a public or charter school?

Desert Cove Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Cove Elementary School in?

Desert Cove Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/paradise-valley-unified-district-4241/

Where is Desert Cove Elementary School located?

Desert Cove Elementary School is at 11020 N 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028. The phone number is (602) 449-3400.

How many other schools are near Desert Cove Elementary School?

There are 91 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Cove Elementary School in our directory.