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ENROLL NOW! K-5 grades for 2025-2026

Looking to enroll in full-day Kindergarten ? Don't wait!

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Tempe Elementary Schools

Welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready Preschool-8 education to free the boundless potential in each child – so they are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime.

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Tempe celebrates 150 Years of Community Inspired Education and a longstanding heritage of investment in all its students.

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Tempe Elementary Schools have earned an "A" and "B" rating from the Arizona State Board of Education.

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Over 250 Community partners have donated materials, resources and learning experiences- freeing the boundless potential in each child.

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Tempe Elementary Schools educators have earned over 330 advanced degrees in education, counseling, psychology, social work, fine arts and music.

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Reasons To

Believe

Welcoming Community. Destination District.

Academic Achievement for All

Eye-Opening Discovery in the Classroom

Empowering the Confident, Future-Ready Child

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Celebrating Our 150th...Discover Our Legacy!

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Only in Tempe

Unparalleled
Advantages For All

Tempe is a world-class education destination committed to accessible, equitable, high-quality education for all. Every Tempe Elementary student has access to enriching programs and support services to meet their individual needs and empower them to expand their interests, develop their gifts, and discover their true potential - often at little or no cost to the family.

Voted #1 Elementary School District in 2025

Voted #1 Elementary School District 

We've been voted #1 in 2025, for a second year in a row, by our staff, parents, and community ranked by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, Ranking Arizona.

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Celebrating Our 150 Year Legacy

Celebrating Our 150th...Discover Our Legacy!

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Intentional Academic Leadership

Revolutionizing Education  

Tempe Elementary Schools has an intentional clear set of beliefs, goals, and strategic framework to guide the District for today and the future. 

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Experiential Learning & Real-World Experiences

Through collaboration and creativity, our local community partners are critical for all students' success, giving them access to essential resources and real-world experiences. 

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Resources & Evidence-Based Support Services  

Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and healthy development of students and their families.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Joseph Spracale 

As a long time leader in the District, Joseph Spracale is still an active member of the Tie Foundation and seen at many Spracale community events. He has as a special place in the hearts of many.

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Who we are

One Community, Many Stories

Celebrating 150 years of rich history and community-inspired learning, Tempe is a unique cultural hub connecting the three vibrant communities of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.

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Preparing your child for kindergarten is an exciting journey, and at Tempe Elementary Schools, we're here to support you every step of the way. This checklist for success will help you navigate everything from enrollment and free kinder screening to resources available to support your child and family in our district. Let's embark on this journey together to ensure your child's successful transition to kindergarten and beyond!

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Kindergarten truly is a pivotal experience for children and families. While it is a time of big changes, it is also a time of great opportunity. Tempe Elementary Schools and our incredible kindergarten team are committed to helping your child succeed, every step of the way. 

Here are five tips from our teacher experts that can help prepare your child for kindergarten:

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Deeper learners and critical thinkers. For teacher Jeni Waller, those two descriptors serve as the goalpost when working with her students. Waller is a PACE teacher at Holdeman Elementary and Wood Elementary. PACE, which stands for Promoting Actualization through Creativity and Excellence, is Tempe Elementary Schools’ pull-out gifted program for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Awards &

Recognition

We're honored to have been named the #1 Elementary School District in 2024 and voted in the Top 7 winners for Best Places to Work, by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll.
 

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“We take pride in providing rigorous and engaging instruction for all students that prepares them for a lifetime of success and are committed to a positive learning environment that instill values of good citizenship, environmental consciousness, and leadership.”

Shannon Morrison| Principal, Spracale Elementary 

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“We provide opportunities for students to colloborate and work as a team... when they learn how to work with people of different strengths and balance their skills, that will help them with their college and careers.”

Dr. Brittany Schroeder | 5th Grade Teacher

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“I love Spracale!! The teachers are absolutely amazing!”

Parent | Spracale Elementary School

Clubs & After-School Programs

“The game night and other events outside the school day have been great and helped make connections with other families.”

Parent| Spracale Elementary School