Enrollment
382
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rover Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rover Elementary School
Rover Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): Rover Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) alongside Rover Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rover Elementary School compares
Rover Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Rover Elementary School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rover Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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