LAURA N. BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laura N. Banks Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 339 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Laura N. Banks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Laura N. Banks Elementary School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for its students. As a public institution, it aims to prepare children for middle school success through a structured curriculum that typically includes essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school’s location on South Lead Flower places it within a broader district network that utilizes centralized resources and support services provided by TUSD. Families interested in specific school performance data, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can access the official district website at tusd.k12.az.us. As part of a large school district, Laura N. Banks Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives and policies designed to promote student achievement and community engagement within the Tucson area.

For more information, contact Laura N. Banks 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.

3200 S.Lead Flower
Tucson, AZ 85735
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LAURA N. BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
16
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

* 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 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAURA N. BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.7%
White
24.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

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.