Serving 353 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 34%). 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 13:1 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pueblo Gardens Elementary serves the southeastern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pueblo Gardens 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 Pueblo Gardens Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1895 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
4%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
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 #1895 out of 1,921 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 34% 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?
353 students attend Pueblo Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pueblo Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 13:1, 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).
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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