THORNYDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thornydale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marana Unified District (4404) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 309 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 27 teachers, Thornydale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Thornydale Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and serves as part of the Marana Unified School District. The school provides a K-6 educational environment focused on fostering academic growth and character development within the local community. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, Thornydale emphasizes foundational learning, student engagement, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual success for its young learners.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Marana Unified system, which is known for its commitment to utilizing modern educational resources and providing a well-rounded experience. Students at Thornydale benefit from a structured environment that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting extracurricular participation. For families looking for more detailed information on enrollment, school policies, or community involvement, the school maintains an active presence through the official Marana Unified School District website.

For more information, contact Thornydale Elementary School at (520) 682-4749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7651 N. Oldfather Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85741
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THORNYDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 309 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
309
Teachers:
27.8
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
6th 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 309 students

White
52.8%
Hispanic/Latino
40.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.