- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Kyrene Aprende Middle School shrank from 947 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 040423000653 · Chandler, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene Aprende Middle School shrank from 947 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene Aprende Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kyrene Altaden
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
857 students
- This school
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
834 students
- Kyrene Akimel
Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School
792 students
- Kyrene Middle
Kyrene Middle School
759 students
- Kyrene Del Cie
Kyrene Del Cielo School
655 students
- Kyrene De La M
Kyrene De La Mirada School
583 students
What this shows Kyrene Aprende Middle School reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene Aprende Middle School compares
Kyrene Aprende Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Kyrene Elementary District (4267) reports $10,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~834 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), down 107.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.