DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) school district, located in Cave Creek, AZ with about 626 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Desert Willow Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public school located in Cave Creek, Arizona, serving students within the Cave Creek Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the well-being of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

The campus, situated in a scenic area of the Sonoran Desert, leverages its location to enhance the learning experience, often incorporating the unique regional environment into its school culture. As part of the Cave Creek Unified School District, Desert Willow benefits from a strong emphasis on modern educational practices, parental involvement, and a commitment to personalized student growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://ccusd93.org serves as a comprehensive resource.

For more information, contact Desert Willow Elementary School at (480) 575-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cave Creek, AZ with about 626 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
28.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 626 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.9%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Asian
2.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.