Curry Elementary School

1974 E MEADOW DR
TEMPE, AZ 85282

www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/curry-elementary

464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Curry Elementary School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tempe Elementary School District. Serving students in the East Meadow Drive area, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to prepare children for success in an increasingly digital world.

Beyond core academics, Curry Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution encourages active parental involvement and offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, Curry Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to become a lifelong learner.

464

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	221
Black	72
Asian	13
Two or More	38
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
221 (47.6 %)
White
72 (15.5 %)
Black
72 (15.5 %)
American Indian
40 (8.6 %)
Two or More
38 (8.2 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe School District (4258)
Phone:	(480)967-8336
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/curry-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 71