DOS RIOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dos Rios Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union Elementary District (4277) school district, located in Tolleson, AZ with about 721 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Dos Rios 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.
Dos Rios Elementary School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tolleson Elementary School District. Situated at 2150 S. 87th Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The campus typically caters to a diverse student body, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.
The school is recognized for its commitment to student success through a variety of programs that encourage both intellectual and social-emotional development. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on inclusivity, Dos Rios aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. With its accessible location in the West Valley, the school functions as a central hub for families, consistently working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
For more information, contact Dos Rios Elementary at (623) 474-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7000
DOS RIOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tolleson, AZ with about 721 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union Elementary District (4277)
- Total Students:
- 721
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 721 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOS RIOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.8%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- White
- 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.