Desert Sky Community School

Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308)

Charter School 38 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Sky Community School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the Waldorf-inspired educational model, which emphasizes a holistic approach to learning. By integrating arts, movement, and experiential activities into a rigorous academic curriculum, Desert Sky aims to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students in a creative and supportive environment.

At the heart of the school’s philosophy is the belief that education should extend beyond traditional textbooks to foster a lifelong love of learning. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and community-focused, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on developmental milestones and hands-on discovery, Desert Sky Community School provides a unique alternative to conventional schooling, preparing students to be well-rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sky Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	11
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
23 (60.5%)
Hispanic
11 (28.9%)
Asian
2 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (5.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308)
Phone:	(520)745-3888
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 5