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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AVONDALE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4272)·NCES 040096002381

Desert Thunder

16750 W GARFIELD ST, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 · (623)772-4700 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL911 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
911
Elementary
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
40 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
455 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
113
Grade 1
115
Grade 2
101
Grade 3
100
Grade 4
101
Grade 5
96
Grade 6
106
Grade 7
83
Grade 8
96
Student demographics
White
22%
Hispanic
61%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
Two+
2%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Quick facts

School name
Desert Thunder
District
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Address
16750 W GARFIELD ST, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
Phone
(623)772-4700
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
911
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
455 (50%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
040096002381
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked

About Desert Thunder
What is the total enrollment at Desert Thunder?
Desert Thunder enrolls approximately 911 students in grades PK-08.
Is Desert Thunder an elementary, middle, or high school?
Desert Thunder is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Desert Thunder have?
Desert Thunder employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Desert Thunder?
Student demographics at Desert Thunder are roughly 22% White, 61% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Desert Thunder?
Desert Thunder is overseen by Avondale Elementary District (4272) in Maricopa County.
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