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Acacia Elementary School

12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Acacia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Acacia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Acacia Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Stronger Together

School Rankings

Acacia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acacia Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#307 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
34%
55%
40%
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acacia Elementary School's ranking?
Acacia Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Acacia Elementary School often compared to?
Acacia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, Senita Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Acacia Elementary School?
734 students attend Acacia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Acacia Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acacia Elementary School?
Acacia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acacia Elementary School offer ?
Acacia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acacia Elementary School part of?
Acacia Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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