Desert Shadows Elementary School

Desert Shadows Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
5902 E Sweetwater Ave,  Scottsdale, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
4.2
479 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
53%
State Average
31%
Math
11%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
496:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
67.8%
Male
55%
Female
45%
Economically disadvantaged
21.5%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
3.3%
Limited English proficient
3.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/29/2025
This is hands down, the best school in PV district. They have an amazing STEAM program, great resources for students like a counselor, psychologist, PT, OT, Speech, reading specialist, and so much more. We were amazed how much they want every child to win. They look to treat each student as an indiv...
5.0 parent
11/21/2025
We moved here from another school in the district and couldn't be happier! The staff is absolutely fantastic and you can tell that their hearts are here for all of the right reasons. The teachers are incredible- not only do they do a great job of molding to each childs educational needs, but they sp...
5.0 parent
11/17/2025
We moved to DSES due to our prior school closing and could not be more pleased with the school. The principal knows every student by name and is very visible within the school community. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. This school has a great sense of community both within the school and t...
5.0 parent
10/18/2022
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Desert Shadows Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Scottsdale, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Desert Shadows Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $699,827. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon High School, West-Mec - Horizon High School, Chaparral High School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Shadows Elementary School.

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