Maldonado Amelia Elementary School

www.tusd1.org/maldonado

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maldonado Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing academic achievement alongside personal development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on community building and inclusivity. As an integral part of its neighborhood, Maldonado Elementary works to maintain strong connections with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for its students. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their community.

259

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maldonado Amelia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	212
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	21

Hispanic
212 (81.9 %)
American Indian
21 (8.1 %)
White
15 (5.8 %)
Black
8 (3.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
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)908-4100
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/maldonado
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 20

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 2