At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
182
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+18.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ford Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in TUCSON, Arizona. The school enrolls 182 students. It is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
182 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictTucson Unified District (4403)
County4019
CityTUCSON
ZIP85730
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040880000843
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment182
White34.1%
Hispanic / Latino51.6%
Black / African American9.3%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
34.1%
Hispanic
51.6%
Black
9.3%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.