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La Paloma Academy-South

Tucson, Arizona · Grades K to 8 · Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)

Charter school

About La Paloma Academy-South

La Paloma Academy-South is a public charter school in Tucson, Arizona, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 501 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tucson. With about 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 29.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Pima County. Within 5 miles there are 73 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	5660 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone	(520) 807-9668
School district	Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	501
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17
Students per teacher	29.5
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Pima County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040036103312). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does La Paloma Academy-South serve?

La Paloma Academy-South serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend La Paloma Academy-South?

La Paloma Academy-South reported 501 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paloma Academy-South?

About 29.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 501 students and 17 teachers in federal data.

Is La Paloma Academy-South a public or charter school?

La Paloma Academy-South is a public charter school.

What school district is La Paloma Academy-South in?

La Paloma Academy-South is part of Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/arizona-community-development-corporation-79947/

Where is La Paloma Academy-South located?

La Paloma Academy-South is at 5660 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. The phone number is (520) 807-9668.

How many other schools are near La Paloma Academy-South?

There are 73 other schools within 5 miles of La Paloma Academy-South in our directory.