- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tempe, AZ
Curry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Curry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040831000769
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curry Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Curry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Curry Elementary School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 040831000769 · Tempe, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Curry Elementary School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Curry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school 366
Curry Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Curry Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curry Elementary School compares
Curry Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 16.9%
White 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Curry Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curry Elementary School
How many students attend Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curry Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Curry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Curry Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Curry Elementary School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.