Helen Keeling Elementary School

www.amphi.com/Keeling

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helen Keeling Elementary School, located in Tucson, Arizona, serves the Amphi Public School District and is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and character development. By integrating modern teaching practices with community values, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring that every learner has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Keeling Elementary is known for its dedication to building a strong, inclusive school community. The faculty and staff prioritize effective communication and partnership with parents, recognizing that family engagement is a cornerstone of student success. With its focus on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the school provides various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

254

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keeling Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	170
Black	30
Asian	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
170 (66.9 %)
Black
30 (11.8 %)
White
27 (10.6 %)
Asian
9 (3.5 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
American Indian
8 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-6940
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/Keeling
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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 46

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 50