At a glance
Reported students
365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Sam Hughes Elementary: 365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 337
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Sam Hughes Elementary
Sam Hughes Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tucson. It is one of 90 current school records connected to Tucson Unified District (4403). NCES reports 365 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (40.8%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sam Hughes Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic46%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tucson Unified District (4403)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
366 reported students
Dietz K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
W V Whitmore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
362 reported students
Morgan Maxwell School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
354 reported students
Pueblo Gardens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
353 reported students
Laura N. Banks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
345 reported students
Public schools near Sam Hughes Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenman Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 317 | 1 mi |
| Miles-Exploratory Learning Center Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 285 | 1 mi |
| Robison Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 247 | 1.3 mi |
| Highland Free School Elementary · Charter · Highland Free School (79061) | KG–06 | 31 | 1.4 mi |
| Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 563 | 1.5 mi |
| Howell Peter Elementary Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 237 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sam Hughes Elementary
What grades does Sam Hughes Elementary serve?
Sam Hughes Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tucson Unified District (4403).
How many students attend Sam Hughes Elementary?
Sam Hughes Elementary reported 365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 337 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sam Hughes Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 365 students and 20.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sam Hughes Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sam Hughes Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tucson Unified District (4403) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sam Hughes Elementary in?
Sam Hughes Elementary is part of Tucson Unified District (4403), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 90 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sam Hughes Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blenman Elementary School (1 mi), Miles-Exploratory Learning Center (1 mi), Robison Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.