Rover Elementary School

www.tempeschools.org/rover

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the information provided for Rover Elementary School in Tempe, Arizona, here is a two-paragraph summary:

Rover Elementary School, located at 1300 E. Watson Drive in Tempe, is a dedicated educational institution within the Tempe Elementary School District. Serving a diverse community of learners, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. By emphasizing foundational skills and promoting a well-rounded curriculum, Rover Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging the development of strong character and critical thinking skills.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its mission, academic programs, and school-wide expectations. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Rover Elementary works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

382

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	142
Black	38
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
148 (38.7%)
Hispanic
142 (37.2%)
Black
38 (9.9%)
Two or More
26 (6.8%)
Asian
12 (3.1%)
American Indian
12 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe School District (4258)
Phone:	(480)897-7122
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/rover
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Ungraded 6