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Kyrene de la Sierra School

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Phoenix, AZ · NCES 040423001546

At a glance

Reported students

518

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29.89

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

482.5

Kyrene de la Sierra School: 518 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

17.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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
494
Teachers (FTE)
25.31
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1

What the reported data says about Kyrene de la Sierra School

Kyrene de la Sierra School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Phoenix. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Kyrene Elementary District (4267). NCES reports 518 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 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 White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Kyrene de la Sierra School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.6%
Students with disabilities
11.1%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.4
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

  • White50%
  • Hispanic29%
  • Black4.8%
  • Asian4.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial10.2%

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

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.

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Public schools near Kyrene de la Sierra School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Kyrene de los Cerritos School

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

PK–053951.1 mi
Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

PK–054211.8 mi
Kyrene Monte Vista School

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

PK–054842 mi
Kyrene De Los Lagos School

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

PK–054582.9 mi
Kyrene Digital Academy

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

KG–0803.4 mi
Kyrene de la Colina School

Elementary · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

PK–054193.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene de la Sierra School

What grades does Kyrene de la Sierra School serve?

Kyrene de la Sierra School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kyrene Elementary District (4267).

How many students attend Kyrene de la Sierra School?

Kyrene de la Sierra School reported 518 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 494 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Kyrene de la Sierra School?

The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 518 students and 29.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Kyrene de la Sierra School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Kyrene de la Sierra School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kyrene Elementary District (4267) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Kyrene de la Sierra School in?

Kyrene de la Sierra School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Kyrene de la Sierra School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kyrene de los Cerritos School (1.1 mi), Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School (1.8 mi), Kyrene Monte Vista School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.