Ironwood Elementary School

www.maranausd.org/ie

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ironwood Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving students within the Marana Unified School District. It is situated on W. Freer Drive and is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while promoting social and emotional growth. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s academic culture focuses on high expectations and personalized learning, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond academics, Ironwood Elementary provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and school programs designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Ironwood Elementary aims to build a solid foundation of character and academic competence for all its students.

385

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ironwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	150
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	5

White
202 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
150 (39.0 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone:	(520)579-5150
Website:	http://www.maranausd.org/ie
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 49