Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hudlow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudlow Elementary School serves the east part of Tucson, AZ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudlow Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We care about all of our students.
School Rankings
Hudlow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudlow Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudlow Elementary School's ranking?
Hudlow Elementary School is ranked #1388 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hudlow Elementary School?
146 students attend Hudlow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hudlow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudlow Elementary School?
Hudlow Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hudlow Elementary School offer ?
Hudlow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hudlow Elementary School part of?
Hudlow Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Hudlow Elementary School located?
Hudlow Elementary School is located in the El Gheko neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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