Joe Carlson Elementary School

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Joe Carlson Elementary School is a public school located in Douglas, Arizona, and serves as part of the Douglas Unified School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare children for middle school success. As a key institution within the district, it focuses on creating a structured and supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social development for its diverse student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school aims to foster a sense of community by encouraging parent involvement and student engagement in various school programs. By utilizing resources provided by the Douglas Unified School District, Joe Carlson Elementary integrates educational technology and instructional best practices to meet state standards. Families and community members often use the school’s official district website as a primary portal to stay updated on academic calendars, district policies, and upcoming school events.

419

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Carlson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	407
Black	6
Asian	2

Hispanic
407 (97.1 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas Unified District (4174)
Phone:	(520)805-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68