MCCORKLE PK-8

McCorkle PK-8 is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 946 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, McCorkle PK-8 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.

McCorkle PK-8 is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a diverse student population ranging from preschool through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a continuous educational experience that transitions students from early childhood development through the foundational middle school years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for high school success by aligning its curriculum with state standards and encouraging active parent and community involvement. With a location on South Mission Road, McCorkle PK-8 serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the unique needs of its student body. By bridging the gap between elementary and middle school settings, the school provides a stable, consistent educational pathway designed to build confidence and long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact McCorkle PK-8 at (520) 877-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4455 S Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
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MCCORKLE PK-8 is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 946 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
946
Teachers:
45.02
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
7th Grade
8th 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 946 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCORKLE PK-8 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.5%
White
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.