At a glance
Reported students
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
38
Desert Sky Community School: 38 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 52
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Desert Sky Community School
Desert Sky Community School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308). NCES reports 38 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.4:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Sky Community School
- 1How do the reported 5.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.5%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black0%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Desert Sky Community School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John B Wright Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 410 | 0.8 mi |
| Adventure School Elementary · Charter · Educational Impact Inc. (81123) | KG–08 | 141 | 1.1 mi |
| Howell Peter Elementary Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 237 | 1.3 mi |
| W V Whitmore Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 362 | 1.3 mi |
| W Arthur Sewel Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 200 | 1.5 mi |
| Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson Elementary · Charter · Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) | KG–08 | 731 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sky Community School
What grades does Desert Sky Community School serve?
Desert Sky Community School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308).
How many students attend Desert Sky Community School?
Desert Sky Community School reported 38 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 52 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Sky Community School?
The calculated ratio is 5.4:1, based on 38 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Sky Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Sky Community School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Desert Sky Community School in?
Desert Sky Community School is part of Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Sky Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John B Wright Elementary School (0.8 mi), Adventure School (1.1 mi), Howell Peter Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.