Blenman Elementary School

www.tusd1.org/blenman/

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blenman Elementary School, located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, is a public school within the Tucson Unified School District that is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on integrating technology into its core curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Its academic programs are designed to blend traditional educational standards with modern digital literacy, ensuring that students are prepared for the evolving demands of the 21st century.

Beyond its focus on technology, Blenman Elementary is noted for its dedication to nurturing the "whole child." The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, Blenman serves as a stable educational pillar for the local neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for active parent involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and the Tucson community.

267

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blenman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	132
Black	49
Asian	25
Two or More	16
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
132 (49.4 %)
Black
49 (18.4 %)
White
33 (12.4 %)
Asian
25 (9.4 %)
Two or More
16 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (3.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.5 %)

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)232-6500
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/blenman/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
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 18

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 40