DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY

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787 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

787

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	534
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
534 (67.9 %)
White
226 (28.7 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
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:	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)234-3310
Website:	http://dw.carlsbadschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
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 123

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 120