Senita Valley Elementary School

sve.vailschooldistrict.org

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Senita Valley Elementary School, located in the Vail Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona, is widely recognized as a high-performing academic institution. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school consistently earns top-tier ratings from the Arizona Department of Education. It is known for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered culture that encourages both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond academics, Senita Valley is noted for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The campus features a robust array of extracurricular opportunities, including enrichment programs, music, and art, designed to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining small class sizes and emphasizing personalized learning, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the Vail area.

709

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Senita Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	258
Black	26
Asian	14
Two or More	81
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
325 (45.8%)
Hispanic
258 (36.4%)
Two or More
81 (11.4%)
Black
26 (3.7%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)879-3100
Website:	http://sve.vailschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 122

Ungraded 5