Acacia Elementary School

aca.vail.k12.az.us

743 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Acacia Elementary School, located on E. Colossal Cave Road in Vail, Arizona, is a cornerstone of the highly regarded Vail School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment, the school serves the growing suburban community of Vail. It emphasizes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the holistic development of each child, focusing on both rigorous curriculum standards and character education.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its integration of technology into daily instruction. Beyond the classroom, Acacia Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a safe and encouraging atmosphere that helps students thrive. Its location in the Vail area—a district frequently recognized for its high performance and innovative educational practices—makes it a popular choice for families seeking a stable and supportive academic foundation for their elementary-aged children.

743

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acacia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	282
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
377 (50.7 %)
Hispanic
282 (38.0 %)
Two or More
55 (7.4 %)
Black
19 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)879-2200
Website:	http://aca.vail.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 105

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 124