Desert Thunder Elementary School

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Desert Thunder Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

16750 W GARFIELD St, Goodyear, AZ

Canyon Trails Neighborhood

Avondale Elementary School District

886 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
46%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

16.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

859:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Hispanic

61.4%

Economically disadvantaged

54.7%

Female

50.1%

Male

49.9%

White

18.4%

Black

14.9%

Limited English proficient

9.8%

Two or more races

2.4%

Asian

1.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

8/18/2025

Seems like the lady in the front desk will not answer your calls unless you call blocked ! Erin is amazing in the front office though so welcoming

1.0 other

2/25/2023

Terrible place to work for supporting staff. I would not put my child in the self contained ESS classroom. My child also attends and says she likes her teachers.

1.0 other

2/25/2023

Horrible, I worked there and it's not a good environment for special needs kids. Staff are not believed when they reported. My daughter also attends this school, she seems to be doing well and likes her teachers.

1.0 parent

9/28/2019

I'm looking for a charter school. We just moved here, I'm now understanding why classroom numbers are so low. I thought it was a good thing, it's because parents take their kids to other schools.

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59 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$379,000 Price

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133 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$440K - $470K Price Range

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$330K - $487K Price Range

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$364,900 Price

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Explore this Neighborhood Canyon Trails

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List Price Range

$335K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$462,306

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

21%

Average Household Income

$109,383

% of College Grads

29%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,247 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

39.0%

Homes for Sale

$170,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft

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Unit 398

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Martin Partida

West USA Realty

(623) 278-7281

$199,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft

17506 W Van Buren St
Unit 268
New 19 days ago

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West USA Realty

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1 Bed
1 Bath
625 Sq Ft

17506 W Van Buren St
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Welcome home to this stunning, 2024 Cavco Economy Plus home, perfectly situated on a quiet street. LIKE NEW, lightly used, this is a CLEAN SLATE to make it your own retreat. This residence has been meticulously maintained in like-new condition and showcases stylish design throughout. Washer and Drye...

Martin Partida

West USA Realty

(602) 905-4105

$439,500

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,651 Sq Ft

16789 W Moreland St
New 3 days ago

Located on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Glen River at Canyon Trails community, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a loft offers a flexible floorplan with room to spread out and enjoy. Inside, you will find formal living and dining areas that create a great first impression, along with a co...

Sheila DeVault

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$492,990

4 - 5 Beds
2.5 - 3.5 Baths
2,630 Sq Ft

15781 W Vogel Ave
Unit 36432064

Spacious and accommodating, this two-story home features an open-concept main floor and four charming bedrooms upstairs. This home will be built with either a study and powder room or an extra bedroom and full bath on the main level. The spacious great room flows into an impressive kitchen with a ce...

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,506 Sq Ft

2337 S 181st Ave
Unit 36397200

The ranch-style Cassandra plan showcases an open layout with a great room, a dining nook and a gourmet kitchen with a center island and walk-in pantry. An adjacent primary suite boasts a generous walk-in closet and an attached bath that may include deluxe features. Two additional bedrooms, a shared ...

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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft

15794 W Miami St
Unit 36431547

The ranch-style Augusta floor plan boasts ample space for entertaining, including an expansive great room, a tranquil covered patio, an inviting dining area and a gourmet kitchen with a center island and walk-in pantry. Other notable features include a lavish primary suite with a deluxe bath and roo...

$460,990

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft

2337 S 181st Ave
Unit 36397265

There's plenty to love about the Raleigh plan! The center of the home boasts a gourmet kitchen, complete with an island and walk-in pantry, which flows into an open dining nook and great room. The primary suite is adjacent and showcases a large walk-in closet and a private bath that may include delu...

$393,990

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft

17715 W Washington St
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Enjoy a large laundry room and primary walk-in closet in the Leslie. Entertain friends in your spacious great room and kitchen complete with a kitchen island.

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,862 Sq Ft

18149 W Toronto Way
Unit 36396663

An inviting covered entry welcomes guests to the ranch-style Sunstone plan. Inside, you'll find a well-appointed kitchen boasting a walk-in pantry and a center island, as well as an open dining area, a spacious great room and a quiet study. You'll also appreciate the lavish primary suite, which show...

$527,990

3 - 5 Beds
2 - 3 Baths
2,372 Sq Ft

15794 W Miami St
Unit 36431526

There's a lot to love about the thoughtfully designed Raleigh plan. The gourmet kitchen boasts a center island, as well as walk-in and butler's pantries, and the nearby dining and great rooms offer ample space for entertaining and relaxing. Located toward the rear of the home, the stunning primary b...

$509,990

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,398 Sq Ft

2337 S 181st Ave
Unit 36397087

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$1,120 - $1,751 per month

Atlas at Canyon Trails
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1-2 Baths
742+ Sq Ft

16390 W Van Buren St
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1,782 Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
726+ Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Desert Edge High School

9th to 12th
Public

West-Mec - Desert Edge High School

9th to 12th
Public

West Valley Christian School

Pre-K to 8th
Private

Wildflower Park North

Bullard Wash Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Roscoe Dog Park

Wildflower South Park

Portales Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

Goodyear Civic Square

Picnic Area
Events
Parking Lot

169th Park

Xavier Park

La Ventilla at Canyon Trails HOA Park

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Arizona Maricopa County Goodyear 85338 Canyon Trails

Desert Thunder Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Goodyear, AZ and is served by the Avondale Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 886 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Desert Thunder Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $462,306. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Edge High School, West-Mec - Desert Edge High School, West Valley Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Goodyear has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Thunder Elementary School.

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