2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Desert Willow Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Willow Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Willow Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Willow Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Willow Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
54%
46%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
31%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?

438 students attend Desert Willow Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Desert Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Willow Elementary School?

Desert Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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

What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School part of?

Desert Willow Elementary School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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