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Welcome to Desert View Elementary School

A Proud "B" School as Designated by the Arizona Department of Education

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Future Raider Night 2026 Web Banner

Save the Date for Future Raider Night

Future middle schoolers are invited to Royal Palm Middle School to explore the campus, meet staff and discover programs.

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Desert View is Proud to be a Purple Star School

We are committed to supporting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.

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Desert View is an A+ School of Excellence

Desert View is a first-time recipient of the A+ School of Excellence Award as designated by the Arizona Educational Foundation

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HOME OF THE NORSEMEN

Desert View Elementary is an A+ School of Excellence in the heart of Sunnyslope! It serves K–6 students, with a focus on academic success while offering art, music, PE, extracurriculars, and strong family connections—helping every child thrive.

John Mospan
8621 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix
AZ
85020
602-347-4000

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WESD At a Glance

Welcome to the Washington Elementary School District — a dynamic, community-rooted district serving thousands of families across north‑central Phoenix and east Glendale. Here’s a snapshot of who we are and what we accomplish:

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11 "A" Schools

The WESD is proud of its growing number of “A” schools – which have increased 33% since 2018-2019.

33

schools

19 K-6, one K-5, seven K-8, five 7/8 and one online 7/8 school

100%

free breakfast and lunch

The WESD is proud to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students.

18,000+

WESD students

The WESD is the largest elementary school district in Arizona, proudly serving families in Phoenix and east Glendale for nearly 135 years!

87%

schools are excellent or highly performing

All schools in the WESD strive for continued academic growth and proficiency. We’re proud of the gains our schools have achieved!

2,700

employees

The WESD is one of the largest employers in the area with 1,147 certified staff, 1,381 support staff and 79 administrators.