DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CARLSBAD school district, located in CARLSBAD, NM with about 663 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 ELEMENTARY, located at 2100 Primrose St in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Carlsbad Municipal School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and the development of core social skills in a supportive environment.
The school is known for its role in the Carlsbad community, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that fosters both student achievement and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and strong parent-teacher collaboration, DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY works to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY at (575) 234-3310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARLSBAD, NM 88220
(575) 234-3310
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARLSBAD, NM with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CARLSBAD
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 663 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.3%
- White
- 25.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.