Pueblo Gardens Elementary School

2210 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pueblo Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pueblo Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Pueblo Gardens Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pueblo Gardens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo Gardens Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1921 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
4%
35%
13%
40%
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pueblo Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1921 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pueblo Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Robison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pueblo Gardens Elementary School?
323 students attend Pueblo Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pueblo Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo Gardens Elementary School?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pueblo Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pueblo Gardens Elementary School part of?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pueblo Gardens Elementary School located?
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School is located in the Pueblo Gardens neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Pueblo Gardens.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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