Walter J Meyer School

Tombstone Unified District (4168)
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
155 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Walter J. Meyer School, located in Tombstone, Arizona, serves as a primary educational institution within the Tombstone Unified School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the historic town, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and character development. The school is integrated into the broader district mission, which seeks to prepare students for success through a structured curriculum and active engagement with the local community.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the Walter J. Meyer School benefits from its association with the Tombstone district’s resources and educational standards. The school facilities are situated in a unique geographic location, reflecting the distinct culture of Southern Arizona. By prioritizing collaborative learning and student development, the institution remains a central pillar of the Tombstone community, striving to provide a safe and effective learning space for young students as they progress through their formative school years.
155
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (57.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (31.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (8.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Tombstone Unified District (4168)
Phone: (520)457-3371
Website: http://www.tombstoneschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
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 14
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio