Ford Elementary

fordes.tusd1.org

182 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ford Elementary School, located on East Stella Road in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. As a TUSD institution, Ford Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and supplemental programs to support diverse learning needs.

The school environment at Ford Elementary is structured to foster both academic growth and social development. By participating in district-wide initiatives, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific school-wide events, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can utilize the official TUSD website link provided to stay updated on school policies, faculty contact information, and current campus resources.

182

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	94
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Hispanic
94 (51.6%)
White
62 (34.1%)
Black
17 (9.3%)
Two or More
6 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)

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)731-4300
Website:	http://fordes.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 13

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 38