At a glance
Reported students
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
16
Kelly: 21 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
4.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 31
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.2:1
What the reported data says about Kelly
Kelly is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050). NCES reports 21 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.2:1, below the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.6%) and White (23.8%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 96.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kelly
- 1How do the reported 4.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 96.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.8%
- Hispanic47.6%
- Black23.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Kelly
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital Other · Arizona State Hospital (6415) | KG–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Desert Marigold School Other · Charter · Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) | KG–12 | 286 | 3.2 mi |
| Arizona Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) | KG–12 | 4,476 | 3.3 mi |
| Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix Other · Charter · Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914) | KG–12 | 439 | 3.4 mi |
| The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix Other · Charter · The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) | KG–12 | 579 | 3.9 mi |
| BASIS Phoenix South Other · Charter · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (549803) | KG–12 | 523 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kelly
What grades does Kelly serve?
Kelly reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050).
How many students attend Kelly?
Kelly reported 21 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 31 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kelly?
The calculated ratio is 4.2:1, based on 21 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kelly a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kelly is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Kelly in?
Kelly is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kelly?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital (2 mi), Desert Marigold School (3.2 mi), Arizona Virtual Academy (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.