School History
OUR ROOTS
Wood Elementary School opened in September of 1975, named The school is named in honor of Mrs. Ruby Wood.
After being a dedicated volunteer at Guadalupe School since 1933, Ruby Wood began her official teaching career with the District in 1953, splitting her time between Guadalupe School and Rural School. The last 21 years of her career were spent at Guadalupe School until she retired in 1974. During her final two years, she worked as a teacher, truant officer, counselor, nurse, and Director of Special Education. Working in Tempe had been a homecoming for Wood, who attended the old Rural and Eighth Street schools as a child and graduated with the first four-year class at Tempe High in 1912.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Wood was rebuilt in 2020 to better serve the needs of 21st century students.
FAST FACTS
| ESTABLISHED | MASCOT | ENROLLMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Wolves | 530 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.