TOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tolson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Tolson Elementary School 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.
Tolson Elementary School, located on S. Greasewood Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a member of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a diverse student population in the western part of the city, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to be a community hub, providing a structured educational foundation for students in their formative years while encouraging family and community involvement in the schooling process.
Academically, Tolson Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while integrating resources to support students with varying needs. The school aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond by promoting literacy, critical thinking, and character education. By leveraging its position within the TUSD framework, Tolson provides its students with access to district-wide educational tools, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to help every child achieve their personal best in a safe and supportive setting.
For more information, contact Tolson Elementary School at (520) 225-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
TOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 17.01
- 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
* 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 328 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.2%
- White
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.