Desert Sun Academy
Regular School · CAVE CREEK, AZ
Desert Sun Academy is a regular school school in CAVE CREEK, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 191 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 73% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 39 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 191 | 86M / 105F |
English Language Learners: 16 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50-54% | 31.9% | 192 |
| Reading Proficiency | 55-59% | 38.9% | 192 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 191 | 100% |
District
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)Per-pupil expenditure: $11,475
District enrollment: 4,475
Other Schools in District
- Black Mountain Elementary School Elementary
- Desert Willow Elementary School Elementary
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Elementary
- Lone Mountain Elementary School Elementary
- Cactus Shadows High School High
- Sonoran Trails Middle School Middle
- Cave Creek Academy of Excellence Other
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85327) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040000100616
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD