- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene De La Mariposa School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001371
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene De La Mariposa School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene De La Mariposa School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Mariposa School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Kyrene De La Mariposa School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040423001371 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.4:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene De La Mariposa School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 De La Mariposa School
415 students
What this shows Kyrene De La Mariposa School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene De La Mariposa School compares
Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 30.8%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 8.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 De La Mariposa 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Higher 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 Mariposa 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 other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kyrene De La Mariposa School
How many students attend Kyrene De La Mariposa School?
Kyrene De La Mariposa School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Mariposa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Mariposa School is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Mariposa School?
25.0% of students at Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 Mariposa School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene De La Mariposa School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene De La Mariposa School?
Kyrene De La Mariposa School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 De La Mariposa School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Mariposa School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides Kyrene De La Mariposa 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.