Enrollment
368
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene De La Esperanza School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene De La Esperanza School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423000297
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene De La Esperanza School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #36 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene De La Esperanza School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Esperanza School ranks #36 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene De La Esperanza School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene De La Esperanza School
Kyrene De La Esperanza School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 368 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Kyrene De La Esperanza School is leaner than roughly 90% of Arizona schools and 36% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Kyrene De La Esperanza School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students) and Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students) alongside Kyrene De La Esperanza 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 De La Esperanza School compares
Kyrene De La Esperanza 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 24.2%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.9, Kyrene De La Esperanza 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 De La Esperanza 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 De La Esperanza 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene De La Esperanza 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
- 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 other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene De La Esperanza School
How many students attend Kyrene De La Esperanza School?
Kyrene De La Esperanza School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Esperanza School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Esperanza School is 10.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% 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 De La Esperanza School?
33.0% of students at Kyrene De La Esperanza School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene De La Esperanza School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene De La Esperanza School is Hispanic or Latino at 26.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene De La Esperanza School?
Kyrene De La Esperanza School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 De La Esperanza School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Esperanza School ranks #36 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Kyrene De La Esperanza School a good school?
Kyrene De La Esperanza School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. 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 De La Esperanza 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.
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