School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (07-08)
174 students

Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
11 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(07-08)7%
5%

Asian
(07-08)1%
3%

Hispanic
(07-08)70%
42%

Black
(07-08)3%
6%

White
(07-08)19%
44%

Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
98%
29%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School?
174 students attend Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School offer ?
Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School part of?
Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
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