Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Diamondbacks
School Rankings
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.54, 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
#1178 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Diamondbacks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Willow Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Willow Elementary School is ranked #1178 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Manzanita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
486 students attend Desert Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Desert Willow Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School part of?
Desert Willow Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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