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Fort Lowell Elementary School (Closed 2012)

5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fort Lowell Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
40-44%
62%
(10-11)
50-54%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fort Lowell Elementary School?
226 students attend Fort Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fort Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Lowell Elementary School?
Fort Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Lowell Elementary School part of?
Fort Lowell Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).

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