- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kyrene Traditional Academy held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040423001370 · Chandler, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 15.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene Traditional Academy held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene Traditional Academy 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 Traditional Academy
549 students
What this shows Kyrene Traditional Academy reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene Traditional Academy compares
Kyrene Traditional Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.