MARION DONALDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marion Donaldson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 296 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Marion Donaldson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marion Donaldson Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and serves as part of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in grades K-5. With a focus on foundational learning, the school emphasizes student development through a combination of rigorous curriculum and character-building initiatives, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Marion Donaldson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and cater to diverse learning styles. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing the resources provided by the Amphitheater district, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Marion Donaldson Elementary School at (520) 696-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
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MARION DONALDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
296
Teachers:
23.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 296 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.6%
White
43.6%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.