Enrollment
391
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene De Los Ninos School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001127
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene De Los Ninos School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene De Los Ninos School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De Los Ninos School ranks #4 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene De Los Ninos School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene De Los Ninos School
Kyrene De Los Ninos School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 391 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 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 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% 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 Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): Kyrene De Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos School compares
Kyrene De Los Ninos 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 33% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 49.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.4%
African American 15.3%
White 9.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Kyrene De Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos 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 Los Ninos 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene De Los Ninos 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 Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene De Los Ninos School
How many students attend Kyrene De Los Ninos School?
Kyrene De Los Ninos School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De Los Ninos School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De Los Ninos School is 12.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% 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 Los Ninos School?
64.0% of students at Kyrene De Los Ninos School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene De Los Ninos School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene De Los Ninos School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene De Los Ninos School?
Kyrene De Los Ninos School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Los Ninos School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene De Los Ninos School ranks #4 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.
Is Kyrene De Los Ninos School a good school?
Kyrene De Los Ninos School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Los Ninos 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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