Enrollment
655
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Kyrene Del Cielo School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Del Cielo School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001128
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene Del Cielo School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #13 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Del Cielo School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Del Cielo School ranks #13 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene Del Cielo School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene Del Cielo School
Kyrene Del Cielo School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 655 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1310 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% 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 Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Kyrene Del Cielo 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 Del Cielo 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 Del Cielo School compares
Kyrene Del Cielo 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 7.6%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Kyrene Del Cielo 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 Del Cielo 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 Del Cielo School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrene De La Mirada School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Del Cielo 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
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 (~655 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Del Cielo School
How many students attend Kyrene Del Cielo School?
Kyrene Del Cielo School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Del Cielo School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Del Cielo School is 18.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kyrene Del Cielo School?
10.9% of students at Kyrene Del Cielo School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Del Cielo School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Del Cielo School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Del Cielo School?
Kyrene Del Cielo School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Del Cielo School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Del Cielo 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.
Is Kyrene Del Cielo School a good school?
Kyrene Del Cielo School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Del Cielo 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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