Enrollment
834
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Aprende 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 040423000653
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene Aprende Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Aprende Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene Aprende Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Kyrene Aprende Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 834 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 834 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 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 834 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 834 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Chandler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus (488 students): Kyrene Aprende Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students) and Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students) alongside Kyrene Aprende 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 Aprende Middle School compares
Kyrene Aprende 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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 834 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 5.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Kyrene Aprende 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 Aprende 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 Aprende Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene De La Mirada School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Aprende Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- 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 Chandler
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~834 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Aprende Middle School
How many students attend Kyrene Aprende Middle School?
Kyrene Aprende Middle School has 834 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Aprende Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Aprende Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kyrene Aprende Middle School?
16.9% of students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Aprende Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Aprende Middle School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Aprende Middle School?
Kyrene Aprende 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 Aprende Middle School rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, 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 Chandler on the city page.
Is Kyrene Aprende Middle School a good school?
Kyrene Aprende Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Aprende Middle School, Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 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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