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Desert Willow Elementary School

Tucson, Arizona · Grades K to 5 · Vail Unified District (4413)

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About Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Tucson, Arizona. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 811 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tucson. With about 45.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 15 other schools within 5 miles. Vail Unified District (4413) runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Pima County.

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School facts

Address	9400 E Esmond Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747
Phone	(520) 879-2302
School district	Vail Unified District (4413)
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	811
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.6
Students per teacher	17.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Pima County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040885001003). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Desert Sky Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tucson · 0.6 mi Mesquite Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tucson · 0.8 mi Cottonwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Tucson · 1 mi PCJTED - Empire High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.9 mi Empire High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.9 mi PCJTED - Mica Mountain High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.9 mi Mica Mountain HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.9 mi Vail Blended LearningPublic · Grades 6 to 12Tucson · 2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School serve?

Desert Willow Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?

Desert Willow Elementary School reported 811 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Elementary School?

About 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 811 students and 45.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Willow Elementary School a public or charter school?

Desert Willow Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School in?

Desert Willow Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/vail-unified-district-4413/

Where is Desert Willow Elementary School located?

Desert Willow Elementary School is at 9400 E Esmond Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747. The phone number is (520) 879-2302.

How many other schools are near Desert Willow Elementary School?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Willow Elementary School in our directory.