DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL
DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 297 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 16 teachers, DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 FAMILY SCHOOL is a unique, tuition-free public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools district that prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators and parents. Designed as a "family school," the institution emphasizes a high level of parental involvement, requiring families to participate actively in the learning process and classroom activities. The school follows a multi-age classroom model, which fosters a close-knit community atmosphere and allows students to progress at their own pace within a supportive, project-based curriculum.
The school is well-regarded for its holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating the home and school environments, Desert Willow aims to create a personalized learning experience that encourages students to become self-directed, curious, and engaged learners. Its setting on Monroe NE serves as a hub for families who are seeking a smaller, more intimate educational environment where parent-teacher communication is constant and curriculum is tailored to the specific needs and interests of the student body.
For more information, contact DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL at (505) 888-1647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
http://desertwillow.aps.edu/
DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL is a public school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 297 students
- White
- 67.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.3%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.