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Desert Willow Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|TUCSON, Arizona|Vail Unified District (4413)
TUCSON, AZ 85747
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Upcoming Events
Oct
5
Mon
Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide
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Oct
6
Tue
VIC Fall Break Office HoursBreakDistrict-wide
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Oct
7
Wed
No School Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Oct
8
Thu
VIC Fall Break Office HoursBreakDistrict-wide
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Oct
23
Fri
Picture RetakesEvent
Oct
24
Sat
Make a Difference DayEvent
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
759
Student:Teacher
17.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Vail Unified District (4413)Phone
(520)879-2302School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55%
77th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
50%
78th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
11.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
31 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
403
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
41
93% fully certified
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,071
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,316
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,836
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 59%Local 31%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.3%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
9.1%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,241
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,082
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
632 (30%)
Autism
350 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
321 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
313 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
91 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
84 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
811
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Fall Break
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BreakTue, Oct 6, 2026
VIC Fall Break Office Hours
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BreakWed, Oct 7, 2026
No School Fall Break
BreakFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Vail Unified District (4413). Desert Willow Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL LABOR DAYDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for closure details and any makeup schedule. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Q1 ELA/Math Benchmark TestingDistrict-wide 2nd grade-5th grade |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Benchmark Testing: Writing, English 9, 10, 11District-wide |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Benchmark Testing: Reading, English 9, 10, 11District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Early Release @ 11:25 AMDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Additional Details to follow. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 1/2 Day - Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Half Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences K8 - 1/2 Day for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Benchmark Testing: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2District-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Half Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Q1 Advanced Math Benchmark TestingDistrict-wide 2nd-5th grade |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Fall Break - K8 & High SchoolsDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | VIC Fall Break Office HoursDistrict-wide Check the office notice for fall break hours and availability. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | VIC Fall Break Office HoursDistrict-wide Check the office notice for fall break hours and availability. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | VIC Fall Break Office HoursDistrict-wide Check the office notice for fall break hours and availability. |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | No School Fall BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | VIC Fall Break Office HoursDistrict-wide Check the office notice for fall break hours and availability. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | No School Fall BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | VIC Fall Break Office HoursDistrict-wide Check the office notice for fall break hours and availability. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Picture Retakes |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Make a Difference Day Review the event notice for volunteer opportunities and participation details. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Half Day 12:00pm |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Day of Awesomeness Check the event notice for activity details and schedule. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Trunk or Treat Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Half day 12:00 Dismissal |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 3rd grade concert @ Mica Mountain |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Half Day 12:00pm |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | 2nd grade concert @ Mica Mountain |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Spring Pictures |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Spring Pictures |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | 4th grade concert @ Mica Mountain |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | NO SCHOOL RODEO BREAK Review the school calendar for the complete Rodeo break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | 1st grade concert @ Mica Mountain |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Kinder Graduation pics |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Site Council CAVE Check the meeting notice for Site Council CAVE agenda and details. |
Showing 48 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Willow Elementary School
As of the most recent data, 759 students are enrolled at Desert Willow Elementary School. It is a Primary school within Vail Unified District (4413).
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