Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)

3500 W CORTARO FARMS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85742

nwtucson.legacytraditional.org/

Charter School 1,284 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Legacy Traditional School – Northwest Tucson is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students from grades K–8. It is part of the well-known Legacy Traditional Schools network, which emphasizes a "back-to-basics" pedagogical approach. The curriculum is highly structured and focuses on a rigorous academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school utilizes a traditional instructional style, often characterized by teacher-led classrooms and frequent assessments to ensure students are mastering essential academic standards.

In addition to its focus on core academics, the Northwest Tucson campus places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a culture of high expectations and civic responsibility, Legacy Traditional School aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while maintaining a disciplined and supportive learning environment for families in the Tucson area.

1,284

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Demographic	Student Count
White	575
Hispanic	538
Black	32
Asian	51
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

White
575 (44.8%)
Hispanic
538 (41.9%)
Two or More
75 (5.8%)
Asian
51 (4.0%)
Black
32 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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:	Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)
Phone:	(520)505-3640
Website:	http://nwtucson.legacytraditional.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
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

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 153

Grade 6 167

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 140