Enrollment
857
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Altadena Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040423000665
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene Altadena Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #10 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Altadena Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene Altadena Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 857 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 857 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kyrene Elementary District (4267) spends $9,753 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Kyrene Altadena Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students) and Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students) alongside Kyrene Altadena Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kyrene Altadena Middle School compares
Kyrene Altadena Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 857 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Kyrene Altadena Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kyrene Elementary District (4267), which includes Kyrene Altadena Middle School.
$9,753
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.4%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kyrene Altadena Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene De La Mirada School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Altadena Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Standard public school
563 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~857 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Altadena Middle School
How many students attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School has 857 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Altadena Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
7.0% of students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Altadena Middle School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kyrene Altadena Middle School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Kyrene Altadena Middle School a good school?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides Kyrene Altadena Middle School, Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students), Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students), and Kyrene Middle School (759 students). See the Kyrene Elementary District (4267) district page for the complete list.
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