Civano Community K-8 School

civ.vailschooldistrict.org/

145 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Civano Charter School, located in the master-planned community of Civano in Tucson, Arizona, is a distinct K-8 institution operating under the umbrella of the highly regarded Vail School District. Because it is part of the Vail system, the school is known for prioritizing academic rigor, high achievement standards, and a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. The school takes advantage of its unique location by integrating the community’s focus on sustainability, environmental consciousness, and community involvement into its broader educational philosophy.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and families can engage deeply. By leveraging the resources and support of the larger Vail School District while maintaining a localized, project-based approach to learning, Civano Charter offers a balance of traditional academic structure and individualized attention. It is a popular choice for families in the region who are looking for a community-centered school environment that emphasizes personal responsibility and student growth.

145

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Civano Community K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	60
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
68 (46.9%)
Hispanic
60 (41.4%)
Two or More
14 (9.7%)
Asian
2 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-1700
Website:	http://civ.vailschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 22