Below Average
#1731 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Based on limited data
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Elementary School · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) · Buckeye, AZ
A Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396
- 28:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 24 schools in Buckeye.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Desert Sunset Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,266
Median home value
$451,000
Median rent
$2,047/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85396; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartesso Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Ruth Fisher Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 734 | Compare → |
| Winters Well Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 581 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sunset Elementary School is listed in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sunset Elementary School
Desert Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), serving approximately 672 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,731 of 2,006 schools in AZ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sunset Elementary School
What grades does Desert Sunset Elementary School serve?
Desert Sunset Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?
Desert Sunset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Sunset Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Sunset Elementary School ranks #1,731 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Sunset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Sunset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desert Sunset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Sunset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sunset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Sunset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (623) 474-5601
- Area population (ZIP 85396)
- 38,489
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85396; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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