Tanque Verde Elementary School

2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tanque Verde Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
Inspiring lifelong learners in an engaging, safe, and kind community.

School Rankings

Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanque Verde Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#120 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
70%
34%
66%
40%
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanque Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Tanque Verde Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tanque Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Tanque Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agua Caliente School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School?
625 students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tanque Verde Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanque Verde Elementary School?
Tanque Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanque Verde Elementary School offer ?
Tanque Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanque Verde Elementary School part of?
Tanque Verde Elementary School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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