Lynn Urquides

www.tusd1.org/lynnurquides

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lynn Urquides Elementary School, located on Ajo Way in Tucson, Arizona, is a public school within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Named after a beloved local educator, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional program, Lynn Urquides focuses on building a strong community connection, encouraging active parental involvement, and providing extracurricular opportunities that enrich the student experience. The school utilizes a variety of resources and support systems to help bridge achievement gaps, ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have access to the tools they need to thrive. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, staff, and the surrounding Tucson neighborhood.

409

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lynn Urquides
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	367
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
367 (89.7 %)
White
13 (3.2 %)
Black
11 (2.7 %)
American Indian
11 (2.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)908-4000
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/lynnurquides
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Ungraded 2