Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School

www.tusd1.org/carrillo

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, located in the heart of downtown Tucson, serves as a hub for academic and artistic excellence within the Tucson Unified School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-integrated curriculum with core academic subjects. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to explore their creativity through music, visual arts, and performance while meeting rigorous state standards in literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is deeply rooted in the local community, utilizing its urban setting to foster a culturally responsive environment that values inclusivity and student diversity. By focusing on critical thinking, collaborative projects, and hands-on learning, Carrillo aims to prepare its intermediate-grade students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the arts, the school strives to nurture well-rounded, confident learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

283

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	209
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	11

Hispanic
209 (73.9 %)
White
45 (15.9 %)
Black
13 (4.6 %)
American Indian
11 (3.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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)225-1200
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/carrillo
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 35

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	49
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	52.3%
Male	135	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)