Dr. Arthur W. Tate, Jr., Superintendent

Tempe Elementary School District is a great place for children and parents. Once you learn more about our schools, I trust you will find exceptional learning opportunities.

Our district is located in the heart of the “Valley of the Sun.” It encompasses an area approximately 36 square miles, part of which is in Phoenix and the Town of Guadalupe, but the majority is in Tempe. In addition, our district is located in the heart of a university community, Arizona State University.

Tempe Elementary School District consists of 18 elementary schools grades kindergarten through five, a developmental special needs preschool, an Intervention Learning Program for middle school age students, four middle schools grades six through eight and our newly opened Ward Traditional Academy for kindergarten through eighth grade. Once our students complete their middle school education, they typically move into high schools in the Tempe Union High School District.

As we look to the future and the changing needs of our community and the global environment at large, we recognize the need to adapt to the learning and educational needs of students constantly. We have committed to some specific goals:

• To improve student achievement for all children, at all schools, at all grades and all subject areas;

• To provide an environment to take risks; and

• To provide exceptional customer service.

We believe in a strong system of parent and community involvement. As you will find, this is just one attribute that makes our schools, our students and our families successful and satisfied with the educational services in our district.

Sincerely,
Dr. Arthur W. Tate, Jr.
Superintendent