Irene Erickson Elementary School

ericksones.tusd1.org

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irene Erickson Elementary School, located on East Stella Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a public institution operating under the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a local community of elementary-aged students, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth and development. Its physical location serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the southeastern part of Tucson.

As part of the TUSD system, Erickson Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for middle school transitions. The school emphasizes character development and academic proficiency, utilizing district-wide resources to support diverse learners. Parents and community members can engage with the school's ongoing updates, calendar events, and educational initiatives through their official website, which serves as the primary portal for school communication and administrative information.

344

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irene Erickson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	183
Black	55
Asian	10
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

Hispanic
183 (53.2%)
White
67 (19.5%)
Black
55 (16.0%)
Two or More
26 (7.6%)
Asian
10 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)584-5000
Website:	http://ericksones.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 52