At a glance
Reported students
941
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663.5
Garden Lakes Elementary School: 941 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
20.9:1 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
- 846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Garden Lakes Elementary School
Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Avondale. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Pendergast Elementary District (4283). NCES reports 941 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, 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 (63.4%) and White (16.9%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garden Lakes Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White16.9%
- Hispanic63.4%
- Black10.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
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.
Other schools in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westwind Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
932 reported students
Copper King Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
738 reported students
Desert Horizon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
690 reported students
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
675 reported students
Pendergast Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
665 reported students
Rio Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
662 reported students
Public schools near Garden Lakes Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper King Elementary Elementary · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 738 | 1 mi |
| Rio Vista Elementary Elementary · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 662 | 1.3 mi |
| Villa De Paz Elementary School Elementary · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 550 | 1.5 mi |
| Canyon Breeze Elementary Elementary · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 640 | 1.6 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix (873957) | KG–08 | 1,323 | 1.6 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix (1000568) | KG–08 | 567 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garden Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Garden Lakes Elementary School serve?
Garden Lakes Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
How many students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School reported 941 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 846 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garden Lakes Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 941 students and 45 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 Garden Lakes Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pendergast Elementary District (4283) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Garden Lakes Elementary School in?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garden Lakes Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Copper King Elementary (1 mi), Rio Vista Elementary (1.3 mi), Villa De Paz Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.