Curry Elementary School

1974 E Meadow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Curry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Curry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Curry Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Curry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curry Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1177 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Curry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Curry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
11%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
49%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Curry Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
6%
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White
16%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Curry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Curry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Curry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curry Elementary School's ranking?
Curry Elementary School is ranked #1177 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Curry Elementary School often compared to?
Curry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanborn Elementary School, Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Curry Elementary School?
434 students attend Curry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Curry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curry Elementary School offer ?
Curry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Curry Elementary School part of?
Curry Elementary School is part of Tempe School District (4258).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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