FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ford Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 378 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Ford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Ford Elementary School, located on East Stella Road in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. As a TUSD institution, Ford Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and supplemental programs to support diverse learning needs.

The school environment at Ford Elementary is structured to foster both academic growth and social development. By participating in district-wide initiatives, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific school-wide events, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can utilize the official TUSD website link provided to stay updated on school policies, faculty contact information, and current campus resources.

For more information, contact Ford Elementary at (520) 225-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8001 East Stella Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
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FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
378
Teachers:
19.01
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
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 378 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.1%
White
30.2%
Two or more races
9.3%
Black or African American
9.0%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

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.