Wood School

www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/wood-elementary-

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wood School, located at 727 W. Cornell Dr. in Tempe, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving the Tempe School District No. 3 community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term educational success.

As a part of the Tempe Elementary School District, Wood School emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, and families to create a well-rounded experience for its students. The school’s programming is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to a positive school culture and academic excellence, Wood School remains a vital resource for families within the Tempe area.

470

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	253
Black	106
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
253 (53.8%)
Black
106 (22.6%)
White
41 (8.7%)
American Indian
33 (7.0%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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)838-0711
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/wood-elementary-
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 27

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 69

Ungraded 5