At a glance
Reported students
881
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
881
Desert View Academy: 881 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
20:1 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
- 935
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
What the reported data says about Desert View Academy
Desert View Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Yuma. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Juniper Tree Academy (79064). NCES reports 881 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (75.8%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert View Academy
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 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
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White19.6%
- Hispanic75.8%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 View Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H L Suverkrup Elementary School Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 502 | 0.3 mi |
| Crane iLearning Academy Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–08 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Ronald Reagan Fundamental School Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 467 | 0.4 mi |
| Pueblo Elementary School Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–08 | 598 | 0.7 mi |
| Gowan Science Academy Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–08 | 816 | 0.8 mi |
| Valley Horizon Elementary School Elementary · Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 460 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert View Academy
What grades does Desert View Academy serve?
Desert View Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Juniper Tree Academy (79064).
How many students attend Desert View Academy?
Desert View Academy reported 881 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 935 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert View Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 881 students and 44 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 View Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert View Academy 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 View Academy in?
Desert View Academy is part of Juniper Tree Academy (79064), based in Yuma, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert View Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H L Suverkrup Elementary School (0.3 mi), Crane iLearning Academy (0.3 mi), Ronald Reagan Fundamental School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.