Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)

3500 W CORTARO FARMS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85742

nwtucson.legacytraditional.org/

Charter School 1,321 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Legacy Traditional School – Northwest Tucson is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students from grades K–8. It is part of the well-known Legacy Traditional Schools network, which emphasizes a "back-to-basics" pedagogical approach. The curriculum is highly structured and focuses on a rigorous academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school utilizes a traditional instructional style, often characterized by teacher-led classrooms and frequent assessments to ensure students are mastering essential academic standards.

In addition to its focus on core academics, the Northwest Tucson campus places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a culture of high expectations and civic responsibility, Legacy Traditional School aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while maintaining a disciplined and supportive learning environment for families in the Tucson area.

1,321

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 Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	507
Black	19
Asian	40
Two or More	81
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
666 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
507 (38.4 %)
Two or More
81 (6.1 %)
Asian
40 (3.0 %)
Black
19 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)
Phone:	(520)505-3640
Website:	http://nwtucson.legacytraditional.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 111

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 161

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 165

Grade 6 148

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 135