Desert Sun Academy

27880 N. 64th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266

www.ccusd93.org/DSA

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Sun Academy is a public elementary school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving as part of the Cave Creek Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and core foundational skills, the academy aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Desert Sun Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school promotes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work together to provide a nurturing space for learners. With its focus on integrating technology, character education, and student engagement, the academy strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within the Cave Creek community.

322

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sun Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	55
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	15

White
242 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (17.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)

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)575-2900
Website:	http://www.ccusd93.org/DSA
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 33