Enrollment
1,691
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond S. Kellis compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond S. Kellis
Raymond S. Kellis is a large combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 1,691 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,691 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Peoria Unified School District (4237) spends $9,168 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Raymond S. Kellis is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 25.6:1).
Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students) and Centennial High School (2,026 students) alongside Raymond S. Kellis.
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 Raymond S. Kellis compares
Raymond S. Kellis on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,168
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Unified School District (4237), which includes Raymond S. Kellis.
$9,168
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Raymond S. Kellis a good school?
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. 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 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.
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