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Tucson Unified District (4403)

Arizona · Public School District
90
Schools
41,511
Students
$13,118
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
62.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
87.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Tucson Unified District (4403) is a public school district in Arizona serving 41,511 students across 90 schools. It includes 62 elementary, 12 middle, 14 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,118 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (90)
Elementary Schools62 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna Henry Elementary SchoolPK–05267
Annie Kellond Elementary SchoolPK–05420
Blenman Elementary SchoolPK–05267
Bloom ElementaryPK–06364
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet SchoolPK–05383
Booth Magnet Elementary SchoolKG–050
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet SchoolPK–08467
Borman K-8 SchoolPK–08499
Borton Primary Magnet SchoolPK–05276
C E Rose Elementary SchoolPK–08781
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet SchoolPK–05283
Cavett Elementary SchoolPK–05173
Collier Elementary SchoolPK–05115
Cragin Elementary SchoolPK–05263
Davidson Elementary SchoolPK–05282
Davis Bilingual Magnet SchoolPK–05289
Dietz K-8 SchoolPK–08390
Drachman Primary Magnet SchoolPK–08329
Dunham Elementary SchoolPK–05158
Ford ElementaryPK–06201
Frances J Warren Elementary SchoolPK–05162
Fruchthendler Elementary SchoolPK–06324
Gale Elementary SchoolPK–05335
Harold Steele Elementary SchoolPK–05251
Harriet Johnson Primary SchoolPK–03291
Henry Hank OyamaPK–05321
Holladay Intermediate Magnet SchoolPK–05205
Hollinger K-8 SchoolPK–08687
Howell Peter ElementaryPK–05248
Hudlow Elementary SchoolPK–05164
Irene Erickson Elementary SchoolPK–05383
John B Wright Elementary SchoolPK–05458
John E White Elementary SchoolPK–05640
Laura N. Banks ElementaryPK–05308
Lineweaver Elementary SchoolPK–05501
Lynn UrquidesPK–05409
Maldonado Amelia Elementary SchoolPK–05259
Manzo Elementary SchoolPK–05341
Marshall Elementary SchoolPK–05237
McCorkle PK-8PK–081,084
Miles-Exploratory Learning CenterPK–08314
Miller Elementary SchoolPK–05480
Mission View Elementary SchoolPK–05230
Morgan Maxwell SchoolPK–08452
Myers-Ganoung Elementary SchoolPK–05293
Ochoa Elementary SchoolPK–05167
Pueblo Gardens ElementaryPK–08382
Raul Grijalva Elementary SchoolPK–05533
Roberts NaylorPK–08537
Robins Elementary SchoolPK–08494
Robison Elementary SchoolPK–05265
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle SchoolPK–08560
Safford K-8 SchoolKG–08425
Sam Hughes ElementaryPK–05325
Soleng Tom Elementary SchoolPK–05297
Tolson Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet SchoolPK–05314
Van Buskirk Elementary SchoolPK–05275
Vesey Elementary SchoolPK–05562
W Arthur Sewel Elementary SchoolPK–05166
W V Whitmore Elementary SchoolPK–05313
Wheeler Elementary SchoolPK–05416
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mary Meredith K-12 SchoolKG–1227
Wings on Words PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,118Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
42%
State
34.6%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal
23.6%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
90
Schools
41,511
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 90 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Tucson Unified District (4403) has 90 public schools, serving a total of 41,511 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tucson Unified District (4403)?
The graduation rate is 87.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tucson Unified District (4403) spend per student?
Tucson Unified District (4403) spends $13,118 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
63% of students in Tucson Unified District (4403) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
No, Tucson Unified District (4403) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tucson Unified District (4403) serve?
Tucson Unified District (4403) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tucson Unified District (4403)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.