What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

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Tempe, AZ School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

Tempe School Staffing

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School Staff — 2024i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts.

Student:Teacheri

16.7:1

Local Median Incomei

$78K

By District

Kyrene Elementary District (4267)Traditional · 13,800 students

Staff Breakdowni

893 total FTE

871 Teachers (98%)

22 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 627 students

Tempe Union High School District (4287)Traditional · 12,002 students

Staff Breakdowni

633 total FTE

600 Teachers (95%)

33 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20:1

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 364 students

Tempe School District (4258)Traditional · 10,293 students

Staff Breakdowni

754 total FTE

732 Teachers (97%)

22 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 468 students

ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074)Charter · 3,563 students

GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)Charter · 2,036 students

Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)Charter · 1,520 students

ASU Preparatory Academy (91305)Charter · 463 students

Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361)Charter · 440 students

Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337)Charter · 351 students

Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347)Charter · 325 students

Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001)Charter · 257 students

ASU Preparatory Academy (346763)Charter · 231 students

New School For The Arts (4316)Charter · 190 students

George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884)Charter · 159 students

James Madison Preparatory School (79063)Charter · 140 students

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052)Charter · 121 students

ASU Preparatory Academy (90273)Charter · 99 students

Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)Traditional · 83 students

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20.8:1

New School for the Arts Middle School (80985)Charter · 76 students

ASU Preparatory Academy (92716)Charter · 70 students

Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439)Charter · 48 students

Arizona Language Schools (395879)Charter · 47 students

Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065)Charter · 30 students

Integrity Education Incorporated (5174)Charter