- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Raymond S. Kellis
Federal NCES profile for Raymond S. Kellis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625002426
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond S. Kellis earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #32 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond S. Kellis has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond S. Kellis ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625002426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-120 students YoY
Raymond S. Kellis shrank from 1,817 students in 2022-23 to 1,697 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-120 students YoY 040625002426 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,691 enr · 19.7:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Raymond S. Kellis shrank from 1,817 students in 2022-23 to 1,697 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Raymond S. Kellis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- This school
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,397 students
What this shows Raymond S. Kellis reports 1,691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond S. Kellis compares
Raymond S. Kellis is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$10,026
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 21.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Raymond S. Kellis is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond S. Kellis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond S. Kellis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
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 (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond S. Kellis
How many students attend Raymond S. Kellis?
Raymond S. Kellis has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,817 (2022-23) → 1,697 (2023-24), down 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond S. Kellis?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond S. Kellis is 19.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond S. Kellis?
38.0% of students at Raymond S. Kellis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond S. Kellis?
The largest demographic group at Raymond S. Kellis is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond S. Kellis?
Raymond S. Kellis has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Raymond S. Kellis rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond S. Kellis ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Raymond S. Kellis, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.