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Rover Elementary School

1300 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283 · (480) 897-7122 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL382 STUDENTS
Enrollment
382
Elementary
DISTRICT 414 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
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
Student demographics
White
39%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
37%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 48%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 6%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
7%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
3%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 0%
Gender split
Male
45%
Female
55%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
59.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +4.0pp since 2017
Math
54.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -4.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
382
-90 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 16.8:1
% White
39%
was 40%
% Hispanic
37%
was 38%
% Black
10%
was 7%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Rover Elementary School

Set in TEMPE, Arizona, Rover Elementary School is a tight-knit primary school, overseen by Tempe School District (4258). It teaches 382 students across grades pre-K through 8.

Tempe School District (4258) comprises 22 schools with combined enrollment of 10,045 students; Rover Elementary School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Rover Elementary School shows that the most-represented group is White (39%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 37% Hispanic, 10% Black, 7% multiracial, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Rover Elementary School lists 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.0:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Maricopa County reports that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Rover Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Fees College Preparatory Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Rover Elementary School operates from a downtown location.

Looking at the recent track record. Rover Elementary School's enrollment has contracted 19% since 2018, when it stood at 472 (now 382). Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.8:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 in 2025.

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Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Rover Elementary School
District
Tempe School District (4258)
Address
1300 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283
Phone
(480) 897-7122
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
382
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
040831000783
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Rover Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Rover Elementary School?
Rover Elementary School enrolls approximately 382 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Rover Elementary School serve?
Rover Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rover Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rover Elementary School is approximately 14.0:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Rover Elementary School?
Rover Elementary School reports a student body of 39% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Rover Elementary School?
Rover Elementary School is overseen by Tempe School District (4258) in Maricopa County.
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