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#1226 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Desert Willow Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Kingman, AZ
A Kingman Unified School District (79598) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3700 PROSPECTOR ST, Kingman, AZ 86401
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Willow Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Willow Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,087
Median home value
$247,300
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Senita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Manzanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Intermediate SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Primary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | 3.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Willow Elementary School is listed in Kingman Unified School District (79598); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Willow Elementary School
Desert Willow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingman, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District (79598), serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Willow Elementary School
What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School serve?
Desert Willow Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Elementary School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Willow Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks #1,226 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Willow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Willow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Willow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Willow Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Desert Willow Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Willow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Willow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Willow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (928) 753-2472
- Area population (ZIP 86401)
- 29,071
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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