Enrollment
549
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Kyrene Traditional Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Traditional Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423001370
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 Traditional Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #19 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Traditional Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Traditional Academy ranks #19 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kyrene Traditional Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kyrene Traditional Academy
Kyrene Traditional Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 549 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% 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 Traditional Academy 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 Traditional Academy.
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 Traditional Academy compares
Kyrene Traditional Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 23.7%
African American 13.3%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Kyrene Traditional Academy 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 Traditional Academy.
$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 Traditional Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Traditional Academy'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 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Traditional Academy
How many students attend Kyrene Traditional Academy?
Kyrene Traditional Academy has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Traditional Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Traditional Academy is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Traditional Academy?
32.9% of students at Kyrene Traditional Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Traditional Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Traditional Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Traditional Academy?
Kyrene Traditional Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Traditional Academy rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Traditional Academy ranks #19 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 Traditional Academy a good school?
Kyrene Traditional Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Traditional Academy, 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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