Degrazia Elementary School

www.maranausd.org/de

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

DeGrazia Elementary School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Marana Unified School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is named in honor of the iconic Arizona artist Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia, reflecting a commitment to fostering creativity and cultural appreciation within its academic environment. The school is known for providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, DeGrazia Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders, creating a collaborative partnership that enhances the learning experience. With a focus on preparing students for future success, DeGrazia leverages modern educational tools and dedicated staff to ensure that every child is well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

396

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Degrazia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	197
Black	19
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	7

Hispanic
197 (49.7%)
White
143 (36.1%)
Two or More
25 (6.3%)
Black
19 (4.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

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:	Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone:	(520)579-4800
Website:	http://www.maranausd.org/de
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 4

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 62