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Tonalea Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona

Tonalea Elementary School Detail

(480) 484-3600
6801 E. Oak Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Levels: K-6
District: Scottsdale Unified District


Tonalea Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:13.46% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:65.49% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:34.06% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:5.62% (2008)
Hispanic:54.71% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:3.08% (2008)
Asian:2.54% (2008)

Tonalea Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Tonalea Elementary School Reviews

I think that the school was OK for my son. I must say that he was underchallenged and therefore, became quite bored with class and before long it became a struggle to get him to want to come to class. The staff was very friendly. It is an old school, but is kept up pretty well. I just would've liked to see him challenged a bit more.
This review was posted by a parent.

I have 4 children who have or are now attending Tonalea. My oldest is now in Supai and doing very well. The school has a strong administration that is focused on one thing. Education. The principal is approachable. The teachers are dedicated and the environment is conducive to learning. The neighborhood is peaceful and the school environement pleasant.
This review was posted by a parent.

I appreciate the hands on approach of the leadership and staff at Tonalea. It is refreshing to know that care and concern for our student's well-being still exists in our school system. It is wonderful to have a progress report from the teacher of our children's academic and behavior status bi-weekly so we can be well informed of what is going on in our child's class room. This way we are ahead of the game and can resolve any issues before it is too late. The communication is amazing. Thank you for striving for excellence for the sake of our children's future!
This review was posted by a parent.

This school has done wonderful things to become actively involved with the community. It not only looks great, but the smiles around the school prove that great things are happening. The principal responds quickly to neighborhood isses that surface. Thanks.
This review was posted by a other.

After reading the previous comments, I need to write to confirm that since 2003, Tonalea has made huge improvements. The academic focus has improved and the scores of the students show it. Any parent of a middle school child should be proud to have their kids attend Tonalea right before attending Supai. Congratulations, Tonalea. You're doing a great job!
This review was posted by a other.

This school has changed for the better. But I still feel that the principal can still do better than what shes doing. But parents we all need to help and get involved.They can not do it by themselves. Get involved in the school P.T.O. Help you child's teachers out. We can make the school as good or as bad as we want it to be. Don't you all think that it looks better now than three years ago? I sure do.
This review was posted by a parent.

High quality of school. Great communication with parents. Welcoming of special ed students. Very organized school and very diverse population.
This review was posted by a parent.

All in all, I really have no complaints about Tonalea. My oldest has been going here 3 yrs now, and my youngest just started Kindergarten.My oldest is in the gifted program, and has been for 2 yrs now, and enjoys it very much, she's also in orchestra and plays the cello. She was one of 7 5th graders to be in honors orchestra this year. The school also offers PE and Art. I would recommend this school highly to anyone.
This review was posted by a parent.

Teachers are great, but have some administrators that arent. Principal is fake and talks behind the backs of her teachers as well as the parents of the students that attend her school.
This review was posted by a parent.

I think Tonalea has gone downhill over the past few years. I am afraid my child will not be prepared for middle school. I find the students to be disrespectful to each other and to adults. Hopefully, with a new principal, things will change for the better.
This review was posted by a parent.

Tonalea has been an excellent experience for my daughter! The teachers/staff are very positive, and give the kids the confidence and encouragement, and experience they need to excell! Low teacher/student ratios (in my case anyway)! Tonalea is a hidden Scottsdale gem!
This review was posted by a parent.

I've found the school to be very receptive to parent input and the teachers very positive.
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