Little Red Schoolhouse

www.sced28.com/

131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 7 Duquesne Road in Nogales, Arizona, is a historic landmark that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Historically significant, the site is often recognized for its preservation of early educational architecture in Santa Cruz County. Over the years, the building has transitioned from its original use as a rural schoolhouse into a community-focused facility, frequently utilized for educational programs, neighborhood gatherings, and historical exhibitions that honor the region’s heritage.

Today, the facility stands as a testament to the town’s commitment to preserving its local history while continuing to foster community engagement. Because of its location in Nogales, it serves as a meaningful connection point between the area’s past and its present. The schoolhouse remains a valued landmark for residents, symbolizing the importance of education and community preservation in the border region of Southern Arizona.

131

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Red Schoolhouse
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	127
Asian	1

Hispanic
127 (96.9%)
White
3 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)
Phone:	(520)287-0737
Website:	http://www.sced28.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 24