FLORA THEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Flora Thew Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tempe School District (4258) school district, located in Tempe, AZ with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Flora Thew Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Flora Thew Elementary School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is part of the Tempe School District No. 3. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while integrating modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Flora Thew places a strong value on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body. The school benefits from a dedicated staff that utilizes data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive. With its commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus, Flora Thew remains a central pillar of the surrounding Tempe neighborhood, encouraging strong partnerships between families, educators, and the local community.

For more information, contact Flora Thew Elementary School at (480) 730-7102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
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FLORA THEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tempe, AZ with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
543
Teachers:
32.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 543 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.1%
Black or African American
12.3%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.