Tuscano Elementary School

tusc.fesd.org

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tuscano Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Fowler Elementary School District (District 45). The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from preschool through eighth grade. Its mission focuses on fostering academic achievement, critical thinking, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional learning.

As a member of the Fowler Elementary School District, Tuscano benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at integrating technology into the classroom and promoting community involvement. The school encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall learning experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the official district website at [www.fesd.org](http://www.fesd.org) serves as the primary resource for school updates and administrative services.

720

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscano Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	556
Black	95
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
556 (77.2 %)
Black
95 (13.2 %)
White
36 (5.0 %)
Two or More
14 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Fowler Elementary District (4273)
Phone:	(623)707-2300
Website:	http://tusc.fesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
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 32

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 111