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Desert Sunset Elementary School

Buckeye, Arizona · Grades PreK to 5 · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)

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About Desert Sunset Elementary School

Located in Buckeye, Arizona, Desert Sunset Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 648 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Buckeye. With about 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 23.1 students per teacher. Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Maricopa County. There is 1 other school within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396
Phone(623) 474-5601
School districtSaddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)648
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)28
Students per teacher23.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Rural, distant, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040717003804). 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 Sunset Elementary School serve?

Desert Sunset Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?

Desert Sunset Elementary School reported 648 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 23.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 648 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Sunset Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Desert Sunset Elementary School in?

Desert Sunset Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/saddle-mountain-unified-school-district-4254/

Where is Desert Sunset Elementary School located?

Desert Sunset Elementary School is at 30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396. The phone number is (623) 474-5601.

How many other schools are near Desert Sunset Elementary School?

There is 1 other school within 5 miles of Desert Sunset Elementary School in our directory.

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