McCorkle PK-8

(520)877-2000

mccorklek8.tusd1.org

1,048 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

McCorkle PK-8 is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a diverse student population ranging from preschool through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a continuous educational experience that transitions students from early childhood development through the foundational middle school years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for high school success by aligning its curriculum with state standards and encouraging active parent and community involvement. With a location on South Mission Road, McCorkle PK-8 serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the unique needs of its student body. By bridging the gap between elementary and middle school settings, the school provides a stable, consistent educational pathway designed to build confidence and long-term academic achievement.

1,048

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCorkle PK-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	958
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	33

Hispanic
958 (91.4%)
White
33 (3.1%)
American Indian
33 (3.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.1%)
Black
10 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)877-2000
Website:	http://mccorklek8.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,048
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
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 29

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 147

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 155