La Paloma Academy

La Paloma Academy, a moderately sized K-5 school in TUCSON, Arizona, operated by Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947), enrolls 632 students, covering grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 40% above typical.

Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 1,988 students. La Paloma Academy is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, La Paloma Academy lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 63%; the rest consists of 19% White, 13% Black. The wider county runs roughly 36% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, La Paloma Academy lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.6:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Pima County shows median household income runs about $70,315, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pima County runs 398 public schools (combined enrollment of about 140,692 students), of which La Paloma Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

La Paloma Academy operates from an inner-city location. La Paloma Academy operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. La Paloma Academy's enrollment has edged down 14% since 2018, when it stood at 733 (now 632). The White share of enrollment decreased from 29% to 19% over that span.

Inside the community feed, the feed for La Paloma Academy typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.