Tempe School District (4258)

Located at 3205 S. Rural Road in Tempe, Arizona, the Tempe School District operates as an open, non-charter regular public school district within a midsize city environment in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Serving a total enrollment of 10,045 students across 23 operational schools, the district offers an educational framework spanning from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. The student population includes 5,050 male and 4,995 female pupils, representing a diverse background that includes 5,240 Hispanic, 1,877 White, 1,367 Black, 611 American Indian, 531 multiracial, 236 Asian, and 183 Pacific Islander students.

To support its academic offerings and school operations, the district employs a robust staffing workforce totaling approximately 3,001 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This team includes roughly 1,404 FTE teachers, 194 FTE instructional aides, and 1,402 FTE support staff dedicated to driving daily learning and campus services. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, the district maintains central operations in Tempe to serve local families, students, and educational researchers, offering direct communication via phone at (480) 730-7100 and online access through its official portal at tempeschools.org.