- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Centennial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040423001496
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 Centennial Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #68 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Centennial Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Centennial Middle School ranks #68 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Kyrene Centennial Middle School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 040423001496 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene Centennial Middle School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene Centennial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kyrene Altaden
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
857 students
- Kyrene Aprende
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
- This school
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
580 students
What this shows Kyrene Centennial Middle School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene Centennial Middle School compares
Kyrene Centennial 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.3%
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 21.9%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Kyrene Centennial 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 Centennial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Centennial 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
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
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Centennial Middle School
How many students attend Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
Kyrene Centennial Middle School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Centennial Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower 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 Centennial Middle School?
34.9% of students at Kyrene Centennial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Centennial Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Centennial Middle School?
Kyrene Centennial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Centennial Middle School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Centennial Middle School ranks #68 of 116 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.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides Kyrene Centennial Middle School, Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students), Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students), and Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students). See the Kyrene Elementary District (4267) district page for the complete list.