Ford Elementary School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Ford Elementary School
Ford Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of downtown. It is a K-5 school with a diverse student body that reflects the diverse population of the city. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, science, and technology. The school also has a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs. Ford Elementary has a strong commitment to the community, with a focus on service learning and community engagement. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Ford Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and have fun.
Address:
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730Phone:
(520) 731-4300
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:
252 students
Overview Ford Elementary School
Ford Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ford Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Ford Elementary School
Ford Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ford Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
