At a glance
Reported students
714
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
714
Imagine Desert West Elementary: 714 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
23.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 721
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.9:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Desert West Elementary
Imagine Desert West Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367). NCES reports 714 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.2%) and Black (5.5%). English learners represent 46% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imagine Desert West Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic88.2%
- Black5.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Imagine Desert West Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Lane Elementary · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | PK–08 | 602 | 0.5 mi |
| Peralta School Elementary · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | PK–06 | 817 | 0.6 mi |
| Sunridge Elementary School Elementary · Fowler Elementary District (4273) | PK–05 | 504 | 0.8 mi |
| Fowler Elementary School Elementary · Fowler Elementary District (4273) | PK–05 | 370 | 1.1 mi |
| Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky Elementary · Charter · Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) | KG–08 | 1,339 | 1.3 mi |
| G. Frank Davidson Elementary · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | PK–06 | 629 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Desert West Elementary
What grades does Imagine Desert West Elementary serve?
Imagine Desert West Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367).
How many students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary?
Imagine Desert West Elementary reported 714 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 721 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Desert West Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 714 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Imagine Desert West Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Desert West Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Imagine Desert West Elementary in?
Imagine Desert West Elementary is part of Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Desert West Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Lane (0.5 mi), Peralta School (0.6 mi), Sunridge Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.