Robert Richardson Elementary School

6901 N CAMINO DE LA TIERRA
TUCSON, AZ 85741

richardson.flowingwellsschools.org/o/ries

286 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert Richardson Elementary School is located in Tucson, Arizona, and operates as part of the Flowing Wells Unified School District. Serving students in the northern area of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. The school utilizes the district's established curriculum to provide a comprehensive education, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is known for being a focal point of its community, often emphasizing the partnership between educators, parents, and students to create a positive school culture. By offering various programs and resources, Robert Richardson Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its student population. Those interested in learning more about their specific mission, current school programs, or enrollment information can visit their official district website at [www.flowingwells.k12.az.us](http://www.flowingwells.k12.az.us).

286

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Richardson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	155
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
155 (54.2%)
White
114 (39.9%)
Black
8 (2.8%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
Phone:	(520)696-8500
Website:	http://richardson.flowingwellsschools.org/o/ries
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 31

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 44