Desert Thunder vs Westwind Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Thunder
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students
Westwind Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
932 students
| Measure | Desert Thunder Goodyear, Arizona | Westwind Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,136 | #743 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29722 of 50,301 | #39676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 928 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Goodyear | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Thunder scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 28.3).
- •Desert Thunder does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Desert Thunder does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Westwind Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 25.8).
- •Westwind Elementary School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 928.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Thunder better than Westwind Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Thunder ranks higher (43.3 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Thunder and Westwind Elementary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Thunder: 928. Westwind Elementary School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Thunder and Westwind Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Thunder is 518th of 1,136 and Westwind Elementary School is 743rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).