- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Rover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000783
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rover Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rover Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rover Elementary School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rover Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040831000783 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Rover Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rover 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
Rover Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Rover Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rover Elementary School compares
Rover Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Rover 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 Rover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rover 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
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rover Elementary School
How many students attend Rover Elementary School?
Rover Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rover Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Rover Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Rover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rover Elementary School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rover Elementary School?
Rover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Rover Elementary School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Rover Elementary School ranks #9 of 19 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 schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Rover 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.