- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kyrene De La Sierra School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040423001546 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 20.7:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene De La Sierra School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene De La Sierra 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 Sierra School
518 students
What this shows Kyrene De La Sierra School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene De La Sierra School compares
Kyrene De La Sierra School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 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
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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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, 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 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.
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.