Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
4322 Desert Willow Pky E,  Cave Creek, AZ
Desert View Neighborhood
Cave Creek Unified School District
4.4
495 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
66%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
51%
State Average
31%
Math
12%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
564:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
White
70%
Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
21.1%
Economically disadvantaged
12.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/1/2025
My son attended Desert Willow Elementary School from Pre-K through 6th grade, where he participated in the Spanish Immersion program and absolutely thrived. He now attends Sonoran Trails Middle School and continues to do exceptionally well. Every teacher we’ve encountered has been engaged, dedicated...
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5.0 parent
9/8/2022
Amazing school! Amazing teachers! My boy started in preschool in 2015 and is now in the 5th grade and he is doing so so well. I feel he has had an amazing experience so far. We are proud of DWES.
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1.0 parent
4/14/2022
I am super Disappointed in my experience here. We Came to the school in hopes of learning the Spanish language. However with the new superintendent things have radically changed. Not only do we have split classes (1/2, 3/4, 5/6). The teachers are overworked and the students are lacking in education....
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1.0 parent
4/13/2022
It seems to be the ending of an era for a once great school. I have had three kids at Desert Willow and we loved the Spanish immersion program as well as English only but both options have gone down hill overtime. This year all of my kids were in split classes. We were told this was due to budget cu...
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Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Cave Creek, AZ and is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Desert Willow Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $768,062. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, Evit Cactus Shadows High School, Cactus Shadows High School, and more. Learn more about what Cave Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Willow Elementary School.

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