- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Kyrene De La Paloma School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene De La Paloma School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001231
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 De La Paloma School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #13 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene De La Paloma School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Paloma School ranks #13 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Kyrene De La Paloma School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040423001231 · Chandler, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene De La Paloma School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene De La Paloma 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 Paloma School
435 students
What this shows Kyrene De La Paloma School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene De La Paloma School compares
Kyrene De La Paloma 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arizona - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Kyrene De La Paloma 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 Paloma 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene De La Paloma 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 Chandler
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kyrene De La Paloma School
How many students attend Kyrene De La Paloma School?
Kyrene De La Paloma School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Paloma School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Paloma School is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% 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 Paloma School?
20.9% of students at Kyrene De La Paloma 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 Paloma School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene De La Paloma School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene De La Paloma School?
Kyrene De La Paloma School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 De La Paloma School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Paloma School ranks #13 of 44 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 schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides Kyrene De La Paloma 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.