Sam Hughes Elementary

www.tusd1.org/samhughes

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Hughes Elementary School is a long-standing educational institution located in the historic Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal character development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum with opportunities for creative expression and enrichment. Because of its location in a highly active residential area, Sam Hughes benefits from strong parental involvement and a deep connection to the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on social-emotional learning, making it a prominent choice for families seeking a traditional, community-centered elementary school experience in Tucson.

325

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Hughes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	161
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
161 (49.5 %)
White
123 (37.8 %)
Two or More
18 (5.5 %)
Black
15 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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)232-7400
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/samhughes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 59

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 1