Getz School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Getz School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Getz School's student population of 198 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Getz School is 0.72, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Getz School?
198 students attend Getz School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Getz School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Getz School?
Getz School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Getz School offer ?
Getz School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Getz School part of?
Getz School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Getz School located?
Getz School is located in the Pepperwood neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Pepperwood.
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