Desert Shadows Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
#169 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#10641 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Shadows Elementary School
Desert Shadows Elementary School is a public elementary located in Scottsdale, in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 554 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 169th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 554.
There are 51 schools in Scottsdale; Desert Shadows Elementary School ranks 29th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
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 Shadows Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Shadows Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
791 students · 107 m away
Arizona Language Preparatory
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
73 students · 869 m away
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
0 students · 1.6 km away
Sequoya Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 1.7 km away
Sandpiper Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students · 2.0 km away
Horizon High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,767 students · 2.2 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students · 2.3 km away
Sunrise Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
390 students · 2.3 km away
Cocopah Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 2.4 km away
Scottsdale Country Day School
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
133 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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554 students
Cheyenne Elementary School
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554 students
Copper Ridge School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
Sunburst School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
556 students
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Copper Basin
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Shadows Elementary School a good school?
Desert Shadows Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #169 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 Shadows Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Shadows Elementary School ranks #169 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #10641 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Shadows Elementary School?
Desert Shadows Elementary School had 554 students in 2025.
Is Desert Shadows Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Shadows Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Shadows Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Shadows Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.