Fruchthendler Elementary School

www.tusd1.org/fruchthendler

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fruchthendler Elementary School, located in the Tanque Verde area of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment programs that encourage student creativity and social development.

Beyond core academics, Fruchthendler is known for its active parent involvement and a culture that prioritizes strong home-school partnerships. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty that utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students. By focusing on both high academic standards and the development of the "whole child," Fruchthendler Elementary maintains a reputation as a stable and nurturing educational pillar within the local community.

324

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruchthendler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	112
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
167 (51.5 %)
Hispanic
112 (34.6 %)
Two or More
24 (7.4 %)
Black
9 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)731-4400
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/fruchthendler
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 48

Ungraded 2