Desert Willow Elementary School

Artwork in front of Desert Willow Elementary School.

A large sports field for students at Desert Willow Elementary School.

Desert Willow Elementary School serves grades K-5.

Desert Willow Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

9400 E Esmond Loop, Tucson, AZ

Rita Ranch Neighborhood

Vail Unified School District

5.0

4.0

784 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
71%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

71%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

33.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.8%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.8%

Hispanic

47.3%

Economically disadvantaged

45%

White

36.8%

Two or more races

8.3%

Black

6.5%

Limited English proficient

4.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Works Here

10/24/2022

DWE is so amazing!! Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, is so welcoming, supportive, and caring. I feel right at home and I know the other staff and students do as well.

5.0 Works Here

10/20/2022

I love the positive community here at Desert Willow. Between the students, staff, and families every one is warm and welcoming and truly care about the students and what they are learning but also them as people.

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5.0 other

9/15/2022

I went to this school for elementary school. I had the best time for the six years there. I would recommend this school.

5.0 parent

7/22/2022

This is our second year sending our child to Desert Willow and it’s been nothing but amazing. The teachers and staff are all incredibly friendly. Even after the bell rang for class to start, the principal was out front making sure each kid who was arriving had the opportunity to get breakfast. Our c...

1.0 other

1/29/2020

I when to this school and am know in middle school it is a horrible school if your kid has a disability never send your kid here the “helpers” where very mean and even hit these kids. The teachers and staff are the worse and the principal I cannot believe see has this job see is so horrible that vic...

5.0 parent

4/3/2011

The school has been named an Excelling School for 6 year in a row. My son thrives at Desert Willow. He is given many opportunites outside the classroom that he has not received at other schools. The community environement makes my family feel very welcome whenever on campus. I love Desert Willow!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Mica Mountain High School

9th to 12th
Public

PCJTED - Mica Mountain High School

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Vail Blended Learning

6th to 12th
Public

Lincoln Regional Park

Hacienda Del Oro Park

Basketball
Grills
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Purple Heart Park

Baseball/Softball
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Arizona Pima County Tucson 85747 Rita Ranch

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Vail Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Desert Willow Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $343,023. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mica Mountain High School, PCJTED - Mica Mountain High School, Vail Blended Learning, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Willow Elementary School.

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