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Desert Willow Elementary School

2172 N ARIZOLA RD, CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122

Ranked 177 of 246 in Arizona

Top schools in Casa Grande
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Desert Willow Elementary School

2172 N ARIZOLA RD, CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122

About Desert Willow Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 38% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
454
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 33.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 54.6%
Black 3.8%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 2.1%
White
33.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
54.6%
Black
3.8%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
2.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 454
48%
218 Female
52%
236 Male

Student Population

454 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

437 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Desert Willow Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2172 N ARIZOLA RD, CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122

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Phone

(520) 876-5397

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students and staff celebrated their first annual STEAM Fest on April 29, 2025, engaging in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities across the school community.

FAQ

"Q1. What kinds of classes are available at Desert Willow Elementary School?"

Ans. Desert Willow Elementary uses the Arizona State Standards curriculum, which includes programs that promote creativity and critical thinking as well as math, reading, and science.

Q2. Does the school help with language or special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for English Language Learners (ELL) and individualized education plans (IEPs) for kids with special needs to make sure that everyone has the same chance to learn.

Q3. Can students take part in activities outside of school or to improve their skills?

Ans. Students can join a lot of after-school and enrichment programs, like sports, art, choir, and robotics clubs. These programs teach kids how to be leaders and work together.

Q4: What does Desert Willow Elementary do to get parents to come to school events?

Ans. The school wants parents to be involved by giving them the chance to join the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), volunteer programs, and meetings with teachers. This makes it easier for the school and the community to work together.

Q5: How do you keep people safe on campus?

The school makes sure that every student feels safe and respected by having secure entrances, staff members who watch over students during school hours, safety drills, and an anti-bullying policy.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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