Tanque Verde Elementary School

tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tanque Verde Elementary School, located in the scenic foothills of Tucson, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Tanque Verde Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic foundation, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By maintaining a focus on small-class engagement and personalized instruction, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tanque Verde Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a collaborative culture between parents, teachers, and students. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to spark creativity and promote physical health. With a commitment to excellence and a philosophy rooted in lifelong learning, the school serves as a pillar for families in the 85749 area, preparing students with the skills and confidence required for future academic challenges.

582

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tanque Verde Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	127
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

White
411 (70.6%)
Hispanic
127 (21.8%)
Two or More
21 (3.6%)
American Indian
15 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
Phone:	(520)749-4244
Website:	http://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 39

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 105