Desert Willow Elementary School

dwe.vailschooldistrict.org/

712 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Willow Elementary School, located in the Vail Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a district known for its strong academic performance and community-centered approach, Desert Willow emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core instruction with social-emotional development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, safe learning environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Desert Willow prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Vail community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, reflecting the district's overall goal of preparing children for long-term academic success. With a focus on innovation and collaborative teaching methods, Desert Willow remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a structured and nurturing atmosphere.

712

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

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	274
Hispanic	343
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
343 (48.2 %)
White
274 (38.5 %)
Two or More
44 (6.2 %)
Black
42 (5.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-2302
Website:	http://dwe.vailschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 101

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 139