Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Willow Elementary School serves the northeast part of Casa Grande, AZ, covering an area of approximately 40.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with distances averaging 4.2 miles to the edge and extending up to 8.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Willow Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Willow Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Willow Elementary School is ranked #948 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Willow Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Willow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccartney Ranch Elementary School, Center For Online And Innovative Learning, Mary C O'brien Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
505 students attend Desert Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Desert Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School offer ?
Desert Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School part of?
Desert Willow Elementary School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446).
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