Tolson Elementary School

Tolson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1000 S Greasewood Rd,  Tucson, AZ
Tucson Unified School District
5.0
339 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Nestled in the growing Starr Pass neighborhood, Andy Tolson Elementary is a public school serving more than 300 children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Tucson Unified School District. The faculty embrace a “be kind” motto with a genuine care for all the kids, which in turn inspires the students to have a greater love for learning. All Tolson Thunderbirds learn to soar in order to be safe, organized, academic and responsible. With a traditional focus on reading, writing and arithmetic, Tolson earns test scores in reading and math well above the district and state averages. Most notably, many students succeed through the Two-Way Dual Language program that helps all students become bilingual. Through the district’s Opening Minds through the Arts program (OMA), Tolson Elementary also hosts a dedicated arts integration specialist who works with local artists to teach classes twice a week that complement learning in core subjects. Students can learn to play instruments, sing or explore other arts with guest teachers from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera Company and other local arts organizations. Additionally, students can dance and perform through the school’s cherished Thunderbirds Folklorico program. Every day, children at Tolson Elementary can embrace fun, cultural pride and learning.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
48%
Science
17%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
640:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
78.2%
White
8.6%
Black
4.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native American
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
12/15/2015
I love this school very nice staff, teachers, Principal and kids. Love Folkloric group it's great!!!!

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