At a glance
Reported students
783
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
674.5
Acacia Elementary School: 783 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
19.8:1 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
- 722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Acacia Elementary School
Acacia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Vail. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Vail Unified District (4413). NCES reports 783 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, 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 White (47.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Acacia Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.55 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.83
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic40.5%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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.
Other schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
811 reported students
Esmond Station School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
741 reported students
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
723 reported students
Senita Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
709 reported students
Mesquite Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Public schools near Acacia Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotillo Ridge Elementary Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | PK–05 | 723 | 1.9 mi |
| Esmond Station School Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | PK–08 | 741 | 3.5 mi |
| Cottonwood Elementary School Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | KG–06 | 570 | 5.2 mi |
| Desert Willow Elementary School Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | KG–05 | 811 | 6.1 mi |
| Mesquite Elementary School Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | KG–05 | 640 | 6.7 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary School Elementary · Vail Unified District (4413) | KG–05 | 640 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acacia Elementary School
What grades does Acacia Elementary School serve?
Acacia Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vail Unified District (4413).
How many students attend Acacia Elementary School?
Acacia Elementary School reported 783 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 722 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Acacia Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 783 students and 39.55 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 Acacia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acacia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vail Unified District (4413) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Acacia Elementary School in?
Acacia Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413), based in Vail, AZ, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Acacia Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ocotillo Ridge Elementary (1.9 mi), Esmond Station School (3.5 mi), Cottonwood Elementary School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
