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Tolson Elementary School

1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tolson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Tolson Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Tolson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolson Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#825 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tolson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tolson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tolson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tolson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Tolson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tolson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolson Elementary School's ranking?
Tolson Elementary School is ranked #825 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tolson Elementary School often compared to?
Tolson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School, Manzo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tolson Elementary School?
372 students attend Tolson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tolson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolson Elementary School?
Tolson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tolson Elementary School offer ?
Tolson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tolson Elementary School part of?
Tolson Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Tolson Elementary School located?
Tolson Elementary School is located in the Starr Pass neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

School Reviews
5   8/11/2009
This school is a dream come true, the staff including principal are very intrested in your childs advancement and learning success.The OMA program is a creative and expressive form of challenging way to motivate students. The school is old but very well taken care of, and the school is clean and a friendly enviroment. Level of parent involvement is great, parents and students are very involved in their own future.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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