Manzanita School

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

mzes.cfsd16.org

595 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manzanita Elementary School, located in the Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) in Tucson, Arizona, is a highly regarded public school known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academics with fine arts, technology, and physical education. Its location in the scenic foothills allows it to serve a diverse and engaged community, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative learning and innovative instruction.

Beyond its academic focus, Manzanita is recognized for its strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the Catalina Foothills District, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the state. By integrating modern educational standards with a nurturing atmosphere, Manzanita strives to prepare students not only for success in middle school but also to become well-rounded, curious, and responsible citizens within their community.

595

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanita School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	171
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
359 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
171 (28.7 %)
Two or More
40 (6.7 %)
Asian
19 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
Phone:	(520)209-7800
Website:	http://mzes.cfsd16.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 74

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 105