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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VAIL UNIFIED DISTRICT (4413)·NCES 040885001510

Acacia Elementary School

12955 E COLOSSAL CAVE RD, VAIL, AZ 85641 · (520) 879-2200 · Pima County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL783 STUDENTS
Enrollment
783
Elementary
DISTRICT 529 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
115
Grade 1
104
Grade 2
115
Grade 3
157
Grade 4
135
Grade 5
153
Ungraded
4
Student demographics
White
48%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
40%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 48%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
51.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -15.0pp since 2017
Math
58.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -16.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
783
+140 (+22%) vs 2017
% White
48%
was 56%
% Hispanic
40%
was 35%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Acacia Elementary School

Acacia Elementary School, a well-populated elementary campus in VAIL, Arizona, part of Vail Unified District (4413), works with 783 students, covering grades K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 74% bigger than the state mean of about 451.

Across the 24 schools in Vail Unified District (4413) (15,011 students total), Acacia Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Acacia Elementary School records that the largest single group is White at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder reads as 40% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 2% Black. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 59%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Acacia Elementary School has 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.8:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Pima County indicate the typical household earns roughly $70,315 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Across Pima County's 398 public schools (combined enrollment of about 140,692 students), Acacia Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Old Vail Middle School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Acacia Elementary School has grew 22%, going from 643 students in 2018 to 783 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 56% to 48%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Acacia Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Pima County at a glance

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Population
1,060,490
Census ACS
Median income
$70,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
398
140,692 students

Quick facts

School name
Acacia Elementary School
District
Vail Unified District (4413)
Address
12955 E COLOSSAL CAVE RD, VAIL, AZ 85641
Phone
(520) 879-2200
County
Pima County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
783
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
040885001510
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
Other schools in VAIL
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Frequently asked questions

About Acacia Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Acacia Elementary School?
Acacia Elementary School enrolls approximately 783 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Acacia Elementary School serve?
Acacia Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Acacia Elementary School?
Approximately 19.8:1 students per teacher at Acacia Elementary School.
How diverse is Acacia Elementary School?
Acacia Elementary School reports a student body of 48% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Acacia Elementary School public or private?
Acacia Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Vail Unified District (4413).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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