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Desert Sun Academy — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|CAVE CREEK, Arizona|Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
CAVE CREEK, AZ 85327
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
50-54%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.5%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
610
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
20
100% fully certified
Psychologists
0.25
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,626
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$4,818
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,312
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 25%Local 63%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
557
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
537
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
167 (31%)
Other Health Impairment
81 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
71 (13%)
Autism
27 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
9 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
6 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
191
Current enrollment
Declining(-51% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sun Academy
Desert Sun Academy currently enrolls 241 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Cave Creek Unified District (4244) in AZ.
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