At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
237
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
69%+15.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Howell Peter Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in TUCSON, Arizona. The school enrolls 237 students. It is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
237 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictTucson Unified District (4403)
County4019
CityTUCSON
ZIP85711
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040880000853
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment237
White26.2%
Hispanic / Latino44.7%
Black / African American11.8%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
26.2%
Hispanic
44.7%
Black
11.8%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.