Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School vs Ward Traditional Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Ward Traditional Academy
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
404 students
| Measure | Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School Tempe, Arizona | Ward Traditional Academy Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,136 | #125 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #17355 of 50,301 | #8224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Traditional Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 61.2).
- •Ward Traditional Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Ward Traditional Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Ward Traditional Academy is the larger school with 404 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School better than Ward Traditional Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Traditional Academy ranks higher (74.6 vs 61.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School and Ward Traditional Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School: 370. Ward Traditional Academy: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School and Ward Traditional Academy rank in Arizona?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is 315th of 1,136 and Ward Traditional Academy is 125th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).