Enrollment
518
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene De La Sierra School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene De La Sierra School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001546
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene De La Sierra School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #70 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene De La Sierra School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene De La Sierra School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene De La Sierra School
Kyrene De La Sierra School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Arizona average.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1036 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra School compares
Kyrene De La Sierra 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.4%
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
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.
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
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Kyrene De La Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene De La Sierra 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 (~518 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene De La Sierra School
How many students attend Kyrene De La Sierra School?
Kyrene De La Sierra School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Sierra School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Sierra School is 20.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kyrene De La Sierra School?
8.9% of students at Kyrene De La Sierra 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 Sierra School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene De La Sierra School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene De La Sierra School?
Kyrene De La Sierra School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sierra School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks #70 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 Sierra School a good school?
Kyrene De La Sierra School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 Sierra 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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