Ford Elementary School

8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Ford Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ford Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1348 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
6%
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White
36%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Ford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Elementary School is ranked #1348 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irene Erickson Elementary School, Wheeler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
211 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?
Ford Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ford Elementary School located?
Ford Elementary School is located in the Lakeside Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Lakeside Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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