Desert Willow Elementary School vs Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
| Measure | Desert Willow Elementary School Cave Creek, Arizona | Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,136 | #51 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8700 of 50,301 | #4365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 338 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 85% |
| city | Cave Creek | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 73.8).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.4).
- •Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 338.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Willow Elementary School better than Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 73.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Willow Elementary School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cave Creek and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Willow Elementary School: 338. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Willow Elementary School and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Willow Elementary School is 134th of 1,136 and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 51st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).