Dos Rios Elementary

www.unionesd.org

702 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

702

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dos Rios Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	523
Black	87
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
523 (74.5 %)
Black
87 (12.4 %)
White
45 (6.4 %)
American Indian
30 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Union Elementary District (4277)
Phone:	(623)474-7004
Website:	http://www.unionesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 88