DRACHMAN PRIMARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Drachman Primary Magnet School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 353 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Drachman Primary Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Drachman Primary Magnet School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a specialized K-5 institution within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering a distinct educational focus—often centered on the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activities, and collaborative play in mixed-age classrooms. The school’s curriculum is tailored to foster independence and critical thinking skills, aiming to provide a structured yet flexible environment that meets the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.
Beyond its academic structure, Drachman Primary is known for its commitment to community engagement and its historic role within the Tucson neighborhood. The school prioritizes a diverse student body and maintains a focus on creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to take ownership of their education. By combining traditional academic standards with specialized pedagogical approaches, the school strives to prepare its students for long-term success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
For more information, contact Drachman Primary Magnet School at (520) 225-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
http://[email protected]
DRACHMAN PRIMARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 353 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 22.61
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 353 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.4%
- White
- 18.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- 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.