Desert Willow Elementary School

4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

www.ccusd93.org/dwes

456 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

456

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Willow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	103
Asian	4
Two or More	22

White
327 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
103 (22.6 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Phone:	(480)575-2800
Website:	http://www.ccusd93.org/dwes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 55