Desert Trails Elementary School vs Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
590 students
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
| Measure | Desert Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,136 | #51 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2008 of 50,301 | #4365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 590 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 81.1).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Desert Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.4).
- •Desert Trails Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 424.
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 Trails Elementary School better than Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trails Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 81.1 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 Trails Elementary School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Trails Elementary School: 590. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Trails Elementary School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Trails Elementary School is 18th of 1,136 and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 51st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).