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Tempe School District (4258)

Arizona · Public School District
23
Schools
10,759
Students
$14,452
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
60.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Tempe School District (4258) is a public school district in Arizona serving 10,759 students across 23 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $14,452 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,452Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
58%
State
29.1%
Local (property tax)
57.6%
Federal
13.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
10,759
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) has 23 public schools, serving a total of 10,759 students.
How much does Tempe School District (4258) spend per student?
Tempe School District (4258) spends $14,452 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tempe School District (4258)?
61% of students in Tempe School District (4258) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tempe School District (4258)?
No, Tempe School District (4258) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tempe School District (4258) serve?
Tempe School District (4258) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tempe School District (4258)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tempe School District (4258) is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.