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Desert Shadows Elementary School

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

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About Desert Shadows Elementary School

Desert Shadows Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public school in Scottsdale, Arizona. Enrollment was 554 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Scottsdale. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) runs 43 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County. There are 69 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address5902 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone(602) 449-6900
School districtParadise Valley Unified District (4241)
GradesPreK to 6
Students (2024-25)554
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)35
Students per teacher15.8
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040593000478). 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 Shadows Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Desert Shadows Elementary School?

Desert Shadows Elementary School reported 554 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 554 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Shadows Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Desert Shadows Elementary School in?

Desert Shadows 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 Shadows Elementary School located?

Desert Shadows Elementary School is at 5902 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The phone number is (602) 449-6900.

How many other schools are near Desert Shadows Elementary School?

There are 69 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Shadows Elementary School in our directory.

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