Tempe Elementary District No.3

What Tempe Elementary District No.3 does

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 is an Arizona public school district founded in 1874 that provides preschool through eighth-grade education to approximately 10,000 students across 21 campuses in Tempe, east Phoenix, and the Town of Guadalupe. The district operates a unified K-8 platform comprising traditional elementary schools (K-5), middle schools (6-8), K-8 schools, and specialty programs including International Baccalaureate (IB) at McKemy Academy, Montessori at Meyer Elementary, Dual Language at Aguilar, and self-contained gifted tracks (ASPIRE Academy and The Immersive 9 at Arredondo). Supporting services include free nutrition through the Community Eligibility Provision, bus transportation serving over 600 special-needs students daily, no-cost athletics for grades 4-8, fine arts and music programs, before/afterschool care via four community partners, and a ParentVUE/ParentSquare technology stack for family engagement.

The district is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona governed by an elected five-member Governing Board and led by Superintendent Dr. James Driscoll. It does not have shareholders; it is funded by a mix of local property taxes, Arizona per-pupil state allocations (ADM/ADA), federal Title grants, voter-approved bond measures, and Arizona state tax credit donations. The 2025 Bond, approved on November 4, 2025, authorized $196.5 million for major renovations at Fees College Preparatory, Rover, and Carminati elementaries plus district-wide maintenance. The district carries no patents and operates with a conventional K-12 administrative technology stack (ParentVUE, Versatrans, LINQ Connect, Peachjar, OpenGov, ParentSquare); no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Tempe Elementary District No.3

Legal name

Tempe School District No. 3

Website

https://tempeschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 is an Arizona public K-8 school district founded in 1874, serving approximately 10,000 students across 21 campuses in Tempe, east Phoenix, and Guadalupe through core academics, specialty programs (IB, Montessori, Dual Language, gifted), and support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB), Inclusive Preschools (Special Needs Integrated) (EDACABAI)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Preschool programs
• Elementary school district
• Student nutrition services
• Specialty education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes fund district operations including bond measures for capital improvements and maintenance overrides
2. State Funding: Arizona state funding based on student enrollment (ADM/ADA)
3. Federal Grants: Federal education funding including Title programs
4. Tax Credit Donations: Arizona state tax credit donations up to $400 for married filing joint and $200 for single filers, supporting after school programs, field trips, tutoring, and athletics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 provides publicly funded preschool through eighth-grade education across 21 campuses serving approximately 10,000 students. The district delivers core K-8 academics alongside specialty programs (IB, Montessori, Dual Language, gifted), with bundled support services including free meals, bus transportation, athletics, fine arts, and a ParentVUE parent portal for family engagement.

Product overview

Tempe Elementary District No.3 is an Arizona public school district serving approximately 10,000 students across 21 campuses in Tempe, east Phoenix, and the Town of Guadalupe. The district offers a Preschool-8 education system comprising elementary schools (K-5), middle schools (6-8), K-8 schools, and specialty programs including Montessori, International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Language, and gifted programs (ASPIRE Academy and The Immersive 9). Supporting services include free nutrition meals, transportation, before/afterschool care partnerships, athletics, fine arts, and ParentVUE technology portal for family engagement. The district operates as a unified educational platform with individual school sites as distinct products within the district portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Immersive 9 at Arredondo Campus: K-5 Gifted learner program designed for advanced students requiring specialized educational approaches
• ASPIRE Academy
• Tempe PRE
• ParentVUE
• Tempe School District No. 3

Products and services

• Preschool-8 Education (Core K-8 Academics across 21 campuses) Public preschool through 8th-grade education delivered across 21 campuses, including elementary schools (K-5), middle schools (6-8), K-8 schools, and specialty programs. Free to families residing within district boundaries and accessible to out-of-district families via open enrollment. Funded primarily through property taxes and state per-pupil funding.
• Tempe PRE Preschool Program Full-day preschool program for children ages 3-4 years old, operated in partnership with the City of Tempe. Designed to build kindergarten readiness, early literacy, and play-based learning foundations.
• Athletics Program No-cost developmental and competitive athletic opportunities for students in grades 4-8, including free participation and free transportation to away games. Serves over 2,500 middle school students and approximately 1,700 elementary students in partnership with City of Tempe Parks and Recreation.
• Fine Arts Program Performing arts (theater, music, dance) and visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography) programs offered district-wide. Instruments provided at no charge for instrumental music classes. Recognized as a NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education district for seven consecutive years.
• Nutrition Services (Free Meals Program) Free breakfast and lunch for all students at all 21 school sites through the federal Community Eligibility Provision. Online menus published via LINQ Connect with dietary accommodation options. No registration or meal application required for students.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation serving more than 600 special needs students daily and the general student population. Includes Versatrans address-based route finder and integration with City of Tempe Orbit Shuttle for extended coverage. Free for qualifying students including transportation to away athletic games.
• Before & After School Care Childcare services delivered through partner organizations — City of Tempe Kid Zone (17 of 21 schools), Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (Frank, Mosley, Shamley), Phoenix Afterschool Centers (Nevitt), and Escalante Multi-Generational Center (Thew). Serves preschool through 8th-grade students.
• ParentVUE Portal Web and mobile application (iOS and Android) enabling parents and students to view attendance, school schedules, health immunization data, personal profiles, and current assignments/grades for K-8 students. Activation codes expire after 45 days for security.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 of 21 schools received A or B letter grades from Arizona Department of Education in 2024-2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• City of Tempe Orbit ShuttleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Free Neighborhood Circulator Shuttle offering 6 different routes operating 7 days a week for families needing transportation beyond district bus system.
• City of Tempe Kid ZonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Tempe's Kid Zone Enrichment Program operates before and afterschool care at 17 of 21 district schools. Programs serve preschool through 8th grade students including specialized preschool programs at Getz and Meyer.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides affordable after-school and summer programs for young people in grades K-12. Serves Frank Elementary (Thunderbirds Branch), Mosley Middle School (Ladmo Branch), and Shamley School (North Tempe Branch).
• Phoenix Afterschool Centers (PAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix Parks and Recreation program providing after school care at Nevitt Elementary for youth ages 6 to 13.
• Escalante Multi-Generational CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides after school care to students attending Thew Elementary. Located in Tempe, serving the community since 1971.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToyota partnerships provide hands-on construction career exploration and community support. Project Manager - Toyota Partnerships coordinates collaboration with district schools.
• Molina HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonates winter coats and healthcare resources to students in need through community partnership programs.
• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU Gammage provides performing arts experiences for students; ASU located in shadow of district providing pipeline for future teachers and educators.
• Native HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free sports physicals and healthcare services to students including vaccine and well child exam clinics.
• Sonoran University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free sports physicals and healthcare services for middle school student athletes through district clinic partnerships.
• TIE FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTempe school district's charitable foundation supporting students in need. Connecting With Kids program provides clothing, personal items, and basic needs to students.
• Arizona State Procurement Office (AzSPO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState purchasing consortium for accessing statewide procurement opportunities and contracts.
• Mohave Educational Services Cooperative (MESC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational services cooperative providing purchasing contracts and consortium pricing.
• Greater Phoenix Purchasing Consortium of Schools (GPPCS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional purchasing consortium for Phoenix area school districts to access shared contracts.
• 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational government procurement alliance providing access to cooperative purchasing contracts.
• City of Tempe Parks and Recreation Athletic DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong community partnership supporting athletic programs. Through collaboration, students compete against teams from across Arizona and the Southwest.
• City of Tempe Arts and Schools GrantscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides arts programs throughout district with funds for specialty arts equipment and access to professional artists, clinicians, or arts organizations.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mesa Public Schools: Largest K-12 public school district in Arizona serving neighboring Mesa. Directly comparable public K-8 (with high school) operations, state funding model, and open enrollment dynamics in the Phoenix metro.
• Kyrene Elementary School District: Adjacent K-8 public school district serving Tempe and Chandler, Arizona. Most direct geographic competitor for in-district and open enrollment families, with similar grade span and community demographics.
• Chandler Unified School District: Large K-12 public school district serving Chandler and parts of Gilbert and Tempe. Comparable in offering specialty programs (gifted, IB, dual language), Arizona state funding structure, and metro Phoenix family demographics.
• Paradise Valley Unified School District: K-12 public school district serving north Phoenix and Scottsdale. Comparable in scale, Arizona per-pupil funding exposure, and emphasis on choice programs including magnet and IB offerings.
• Gilbert Public Schools: K-12 public school district in Gilbert, Arizona. Directly comparable in Arizona state ADM funding model, community partnerships, and elementary/middle school grade configuration with specialty programs.
• Deer Valley Unified School District: K-12 public school district in north Phoenix. Similar Arizona state funding mechanics, magnet/specialty program offerings, and bond-driven facility expansion model.
• Scottsdale Unified School District: K-12 public school district serving Scottsdale and north Tempe. Comparable in offering IB, Montessori, and gifted programs, with similar Arizona funding structure and overlapping open enrollment catchment.
• Roosevelt Elementary School District: K-8 public school district in south Phoenix. Comparable in serving a high-poverty, multilingual community with majority-Hispanic enrollment, state ADM funding, and preschool-8 grade span.
• Madison Elementary School District: K-8 public school district in central Phoenix. Comparable in offering IB and gifted programs, Arizona funding model, and emphasizing parent engagement and community partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Tempe Union High School District: Feeder high school district receiving Tempe Elementary graduates. Provides the secondary education continuation and is structurally interdependent for student outcomes, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/tempeelementary
• Facebookfacebook.com/TempeElementary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempe-elementary-district-no.3
• Instagraminstagram.com/tempeelementary

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

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