Carden of Tucson

Charter School 57 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carden of Tucson is a private, independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. Dedicated to a traditional, classical approach to education, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The Carden methodology is known for its focus on structured learning, character development, and the cultivation of intellectual discipline, ensuring that students develop both academic proficiency and a sense of personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant value on the arts, physical education, and a supportive community environment. By maintaining small class sizes, Carden of Tucson fosters individualized attention, allowing teachers to engage directly with each student’s progress. The school’s mission centers on preparing children for future academic success by nurturing their curiosity and instilling the habits of mind necessary for lifelong learning, all within a focused, values-based setting.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carden of Tucson
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
28 (49.1%)
White
24 (42.1%)
Two or More
3 (5.3%)
Black
2 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858)
Phone:	(520)293-6661
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 2

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 5