Hudlow Elementary School
Elementary school in Tucson, Arizona
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Oct 25, 2026
Thatcher Warrick HessHOST
Nora Hagigi kept us updated on the TUSD developments.
Noor HagigiCORRESPONDENT
There's a chance these students at Hudlow Elementary won't be returning here next year.
Noor HagigiCORRESPONDENT
Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo recommends consolidating it into Sewell Elementary.
Noor HagigiCORRESPONDENT
Both schools are on the east side of the district, a region Trujillo had said would be more vulnerable to potential closures.
Noor HagigiPANELIST
And because Arizona schools are funded per pupil, the fewer students a school has, the less funding, to put it simply.
Noor HagigiPANELIST
What we know so far is that Hudlow Elementary has been recommended for closure and consolidation into Sewell Elementary School.
Noor HagigiPANELIST
Now, Hudlow is around 30% of its, is fulfilling about 30% of its building capacity.
Noor HagigiPANELIST
So that could be one of the reasons why it was recommended for closure.
Noor HagigiPANELIST
It's also received a D grade from the state.
Sierra BlaserPANELIST
Yeah.
Sierra BlaserPANELIST
So the last two mornings, I've stopped by the schools that have been announced as proposed for closure.
Sierra BlaserPANELIST
And I talked with a parent over at Hudlow Elementary who is walking his daughter to school.
Bridget DowdCORRESPONDENT
School leaders also held several community meetings to get feedback.
Bridget DowdCORRESPONDENT
So far, the superintendent is recommending that Hudlow Elementary School consolidate into W. Arthur Sewell Elementary School and Dunham Elementary consolidate into Marshall Elementary next August.
Bridget DowdCORRESPONDENT
The governing board won't be taking action on the recommendations until December 8th.
Bridget DowdCORRESPONDENT
Bridget Dowd, KJZZ News, Phoenix.
Steve JessHOST
The Tucson Unified School District has announced its first potential school consolidation for next year.
Steve JessHOST
In a statement to local media last night, Communications Director Carla Escamilla said Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo is recommending Hudlow Elementary for consolidation into Sewell Elementary School.
Steve JessHOST
About 160 K-5 students were enrolled at Hudlow last year, where there is one teacher per grade level, The school is near Kolb and Broadway Boulevard.
Steve JessHOST
Escamilla says more closure recommendations will be announced this week.