Desert Cove Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85028 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
#497 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#28600 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Cove Elementary School
Desert Cove Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 414 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 497th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 414.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Desert Cove Elementary School ranks 107th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Cove Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Cove Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shea Middle School
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476 students · 400 m away
Shadow Mountain High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,080 students · 501 m away
BASIS Phoenix Primary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
792 students · 1.1 km away
Mercury Mine Elementary School
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506 students · 1.5 km away
Larkspur Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students · 1.6 km away
Cholla Complex
Phoenix · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.8 km away
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 5–12
781 students · 2.4 km away
Hidden Hills Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
259 students · 3.2 km away
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 6–12
662 students · 3.3 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
713 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Cove Elementary School a good school?
Desert Cove Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #497 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Cove Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Cove Elementary School ranks #497 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #28600 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Cove Elementary School?
Desert Cove Elementary School had 414 students in 2025.
Is Desert Cove Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Cove Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Cove Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Cove Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.