At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
344
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
93%+39.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Desert View Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 344 students. It is part of the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictWashington Elementary School District (4260)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040906000923
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment344
White10.2%
Hispanic / Latino73.5%
Black / African American6.1%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.2%
Hispanic
73.5%
Black
6.1%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.