FRANCES OWEN HOLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frances Owen Holaway 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 397 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 28 teachers, Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the faculty aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become responsible and thoughtful citizens.

The school is known for its commitment to holistic education, offering a variety of programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting to cater to the unique needs of its students. With a focus on inclusive practices, Holaway Elementary emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. Through its mission to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its pupils.

For more information, contact Frances Owen Holaway 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.

3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
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FRANCES OWEN HOLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
397
Teachers:
28.6
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 397 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.9%
White
25.2%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.