School History
OUR ROOTS
Curry Elementary opened in 1969, named for native Tempe resident John J. Curry. John served Tempe’s volunteer fire department for 50 years, was deputy director of the County Works Project Administration, and was a city councilman for eight years. He was also a member of the city of Tempe Building Corporation and was on the city’s first Planning and Zoning Commission. He helped build educational buildings as a WPA administrator during the Great Depression.
FAST FACTS
| ESTABLISHED | MASCOT | ENROLLMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Cougar | 500 students |
Celebrating 150 Years of Tempe Elementary Schools
For more than 150 years, Tempe Elementary Schools has provided community-inspired education serving the families of Tempe, Phoenix, Guadalupe, and beyond. Explore the district timeline to journey through our key milestones and transformative events that highlight our evolution into a modern educational leader.