Tolson Elementary School
- Tolson Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Tolson Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tolson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tolson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1202 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tolson Elementary School is Tucson International Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tucson International Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tucson International Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Tucson International Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 124 students
0.8 miles
2700 W. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)792-3255 0.8 K-12 124 - Tucson Morgan Maxwell School Grades: PK-8 | 479 students
1.1 miles
2802 W. Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)225-2000 1.1 PK-8 479 - Tucson Nosotros Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 249 students
2.2 miles
440 N. Grande Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)624-1023 2.2 K-12 249 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Blind School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 42 students
2.5 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)770-3731 2.5 PK-12 42 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Deaf School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 66 students
2.5 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520)770-3688 2.5 PK-12 66
School Reviews
| 5 This school is a dream come true, the staff including principal are very intrested in your childs advancement and learning success.The OMA program is a creative and expressive form of challenging way to motivate students. The school is old but very well taken care of, and the school is clean and a friendly enviroment. Level of parent involvement is great, parents and students are very involved in their own future. - Posted by Parent - soray |
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