At a glance
Reported students
244
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School: 244 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School 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 244 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 (63.5%) and Black (16%). English learners represent 24.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. 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 Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.3 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 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
- 24.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.01
- 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
- White10.2%
- Hispanic63.5%
- Black16%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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.
Harold Steele Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
245 reported students
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
243 reported students
Robison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Howell Peter Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Mission View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Cavett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
227 reported students
Public schools near Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzo Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 324 | 0.8 mi |
| E C Nash School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 305 | 1.5 mi |
| Davis-Romero Bilingual Elementary Magnet School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 295 | 1.6 mi |
| Douglas Elementary School Elementary · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) | KG–06 | 503 | 1.8 mi |
| Morgan Maxwell School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 354 | 1.9 mi |
| Mexicayotl Academy Elementary · Charter · Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) | KG–08 | 41 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
What grades does Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School serve?
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School 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 Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School?
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School reported 244 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 244 students and 19.3 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 Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School in?
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School 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 Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manzo Elementary School (0.8 mi), E C Nash School (1.5 mi), Davis-Romero Bilingual Elementary Magnet School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.