Copper Creek Elementary School

11620 N COPPER SPRING TRL
TUCSON, AZ 85737

www.amphi.com

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Copper Creek Elementary School, located in the northern foothills of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent school within the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a quiet residential area and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. It places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating programs that focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also nurturing students' social and emotional growth in a supportive, safe environment.

The school is known for its active parent-teacher organization and a culture that encourages collaboration between families and educators. By leveraging the resources of the Amphitheater district, Copper Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. With its focus on high standards and a positive school climate, Copper Creek Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for students in the Oro Valley/Tucson area, preparing them for middle school and beyond.

283

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	99
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
149 (52.7%)
Hispanic
99 (35.0%)
Two or More
14 (4.9%)
Black
9 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-6800
Website:	http://www.amphi.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 59