La Paloma Academy-South

Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)

www.lpatucson.org

Charter School 501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

La Paloma Academy-South is a tuition-free public charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving students in grades K-8. As part of a small network of local charter schools, it emphasizes a structured academic environment grounded in the core values of "Patriotism, Integrity, and Excellence." The school is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academic proficiency, La Paloma Academy-South offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services to foster a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically provides amenities such as sports programs, clubs, and before- and after-school care options to accommodate working families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to create a supportive community atmosphere that addresses both the educational and social needs of its student body.

501

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Paloma Academy-South
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	468
Black	4
American Indian	5

Hispanic
468 (93.4%)
White
24 (4.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Black
4 (0.8%)

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:	Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
Phone:	(520)807-9668
Website:	http://www.lpatucson.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 37

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 53