Gold Dust Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ, has a total enrollment of 449 students from kindergarten through grade 6, with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Paradise Valley Unified District average of 47%.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 39% but lower than the district average of 46%.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 77% and the district average of 85%, showing no improvement over recent years.
Enrollment has remained stable at 449 students since at least 2019, with 26% eligible for free lunch and 12% for reduced–price lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> How many students attend Gold Dust Elementary School?
449 students attend Gold Dust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gold Dust Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Gold Dust Elementary School offer ?
Gold Dust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gold Dust Elementary School part of?
Gold Dust Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
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