Academy of Tucson Elementary School

www.academyoftucson.com/

Charter School 181 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Academy of Tucson Elementary School, located on East Wrightstown Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a public charter school that emphasizes a structured, academically rigorous environment for students in grades K-5. As part of the Academy of Tucson district, the school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention, which allows educators to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs. Their curriculum focuses heavily on core subjects, aiming to build a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics while fostering critical thinking skills from a young age.

Beyond its academic focus, the school strives to cultivate a close-knit, supportive community where character development and personal responsibility are prioritized. By maintaining high expectations for behavior and performance, Academy of Tucson Elementary prepares its students for the transition to middle and high school levels within the same district network. The school’s location and smaller campus setting make it a popular choice for families in the Tucson area looking for a focused, traditional educational experience that emphasizes stability and consistent academic growth.

181

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Tucson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	66
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
87 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (36.5 %)
Two or More
13 (7.2 %)
Black
9 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)
Phone:	(520)886-6076
Website:	http://www.academyoftucson.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 29

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 35