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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Ironwood Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
Safe. Loved. Engaged.
You will find our school to be a place where we focus on the ‘whole child’, with our purpose of making sure that every student is SAFE, LOVED, and ENGAGED ACADEMICALLY.
Prioritizing PBIS
Ironwood establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
2024-25 Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
School-Wide Participation!
100% of Ironwood Elementary School students participate in Visual and/or Performing Arts and Physical Education weekly!
News & Events
Coyote News
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Summer Food Program Providing Free & Healthy Meals! Select Marana Schools and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all children 18 years and younger this summer.
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MUSD Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets during the upcoming 2025 Summer Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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On May 8, 2025, Marana Unified School District Governing Board proudly celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retiring employees during a heartfelt recognition ceremony held at the Marana Municipal Complex.
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GREAT NEWS: MUSD is launching a New Digital Flyer System for community businesses, school PTOs and community events with Peachjar! A new digital flyer delivery system will make it easier for families to stay informed about school and community programs.
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Marana High School Students Host Exciting Kids Summer Camp — A Week of Fun and Learning!
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Marana Unified School District is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to support students and families across the district.
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Join us for our Kindergarten Summer Jump Start for the Class of 2038, taking place July 21–23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day. This exciting event is a great opportunity for incoming kindergartners to get to know the campus, meet their teachers, enjoy arts and crafts, play fun games, and experience so much more. We can't wait to welcome our newest students!
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Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
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We welcome our youngest MUSD learners to Preschool for the new school year! Enroll today in preschool at MUSD, offering affordable full & half-day sessions at schools across the district. Safe, nurturing, and fun!
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MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
Upcoming Events
Marana Middle School
HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
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Ironwood Elementary
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
all day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
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7341 N. Sandario Rd.
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16651 W Calle Carmella
Highlights
Ironwood is a preK-6 school offering the highest quality, inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
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Students at every grade level experience real-world learning through field trips at Ironwood Elementary. Field trips have been shown to contribute to socio-emotional growth and create a positive academic impact.
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The goal of reading is to comprehend and apply what is read to real-world experiences. Our goal is to develop life-long learners who are independent and proficient readers.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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Ironwood Elementary School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 2 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 2 certification means our school is ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.