Los Ninos Elementary School

About Los Ninos Elementary School

Los Niños Elementary School is a public school in Tucson, Arizona, serving students in grades K-5. Located in a diverse, vibrant neighborhood, Los Niños is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment for all students. From our excellent teachers and staff to our award-winning curriculum, Los Niños is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all of our students.
At Los Niños, we offer a variety of enrichment activities, such as art, music, and physical education. We also provide a variety of extracurricular activities, including robotics, chess, and drama. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages creativity and exploration.
At Los Niños, we believe in the power of the community. We partner with local organizations to provide support to our families and students. We also work with the city to ensure that our students have access to the best resources and opportunities.
Los Niños is an amazing place for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to be part of the Tucson community and strive to be a leader in providing a high-quality education to all of our students.

Address:	5445 S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone:	(520) 545-3300
Site:	susd12.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	438 students

Overview Los Ninos Elementary School

Los Ninos Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Los Ninos 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Los Ninos Elementary School

Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.