Van Buskirk Elementary School

www.tusd1.org/vanbuskirk

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buskirk Elementary School, located on East Fair Street in Tucson, Arizona, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Tucson Unified School District. As a Title I school, it is deeply committed to supporting a diverse student population by providing equitable educational resources and fostering a nurturing environment. The school’s programming focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy and mathematics, while simultaneously encouraging social-emotional development to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and family engagement as cornerstones of the student experience. By maintaining a focus on a collaborative learning culture, Van Buskirk strives to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that parents and guardians are active participants in their children's education. Through its dedicated staff and structured curriculum, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive space where students are empowered to develop both academic excellence and the character traits necessary for success in a global society.

275

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buskirk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	261
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
261 (94.9 %)
White
9 (3.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)225-3700
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/vanbuskirk
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 29