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Tuscano Elementary School

3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tuscano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tuscano Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Tuscano Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuscano Elementary School is 0.42, 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)
#1405 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
34%
23%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tuscano Elementary School's ranking?
Tuscano Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tuscano Elementary School often compared to?
Tuscano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun Canyon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tuscano Elementary School?
496 students attend Tuscano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Tuscano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscano Elementary School?
Tuscano Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuscano Elementary School offer ?
Tuscano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscano Elementary School part of?
Tuscano Elementary School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.
In what neighborhood is Tuscano Elementary School located?
Tuscano Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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