Desert Willow Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Cave Creek, AZ Grades PK–06 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (89)
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Desert Willow Elementary School
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (89)
338
Students
22.9
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(480)575-2800
Phone
http://www.ccusd93.org/dwes
Website

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public school administered by the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district in Cave Creek, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 338 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
338.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 29% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.76:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
Desert Willow Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040000101872
State School ID
AZ-4244-78912
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
City
Cave Creek
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85331
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04003
State Leg. Lower
04003
Latitude
33.7691
Longitude
-111.9875
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
338
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.9
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 34 10.1%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
LEAID
0400001
State LEA ID
AZ-4244
Phone
(480)575-2000
Website
http://www.ccusd93.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SCOTTSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,572K
Federal Revenue
$6,700K
State Revenue
$15,135K
Local Revenue
$37,737K
Total Expenditure
$51,351K
Instruction Exp.
$21,562K
Support Services
$19,767K
Other Current Exp.
$1,747K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Desert Willow Elementary School

1
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Cave Creek · Elementary
1.2 mi
2
Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale · High
2.1 mi
3
EVIT Cactus Shadows High School
CAVE CREEK · High
2.1 mi
4
Desert Arroyo Middle School
CAVE CREEK · Not reported
2.1 mi
5
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence
SCOTTSDALE · Other
2.3 mi
6
Black Mountain Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Willow Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
338 students are enrolled at Desert Willow Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Willow Elementary School have?
Desert Willow Elementary School has 22.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School serve?
Desert Willow Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Desert Willow Elementary School a charter school?
Desert Willow Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Willow Elementary School located in?
Desert Willow Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Willow Elementary School belong to?
Desert Willow Elementary School is part of the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) school district.
How much does Cave Creek Unified District (4244) spend per student?
The Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district spends approximately $151,926,036 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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