Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Cove Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Cove Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
52%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Cove Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercury Mine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Cove Elementary School?
414 students attend Desert Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Desert Cove Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Cove Elementary School?
Desert Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Cove Elementary School offer ?
Desert Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Cove Elementary School part of?
Desert Cove Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Desert Cove Elementary School located?
Desert Cove Elementary School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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