Carminati School, situated in Tempe, AZ, is a dynamic elementary public school in Arizona that serves students in grades PK–5 in a campus-style setting in a mid-size city. Carminati has 349 students, a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, 23 full-time teachers, and 1 counselor. The student body at Carminati is 53% male and 47% female, with 87% minority students and 72% part of the economically disadvantaged population. Academic proficiency levels show that 12% of students meet or exceed standards in mathematics, and 17% meet or exceed standards in reading. Carminati School ranks #14–18 in the Tempe School District.

In April 2025, Carminati School was part of the #1-ranked district in Arizona by Ranking Arizona. Carminati is part of the Tempe Elementary School District and is known for public figures such as Darnell Autry, an NFL player, and Ira A. Fulton, a philanthropist. Neighboring neighborhoods, such as Alameda and Colonia Del Sur Unit 3, have homes priced from $42,000 to $629,000.

In 2025, Carminati Elementary had the solar-powered Curiosity Cube come to inspire students in STEM learning, contemplated boundary changes at the school to ensure effective use of its resources, and celebrated the school's 50th anniversary, which included a retrospective of the school's history, its impact on the community, and the history of the school developing the students.

Q1: What does Carminati Elementary do for special days?

A: They have fun games, activities, and parties with themes.

Q2: Can students get involved in the fun at Carminati Elementary?

A: For sure! Everyone's welcome to join the events and shows.

Q3: Do parents come to events at Carminati Elementary?

A: Yep, parents can come to cheer everyone on.

Q4: Do these special days help students grow at Carminati Elementary?

A: Totally, they help kids learn how to get along, to be creative, and to work together.

Q5: When does Carminati Elementary have these special celebrations?

A: Carminati Elementary schedules special days all year long to make learning a blast.