At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
209
Kings Ridge School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Kings Ridge School
Kings Ridge School is a public middle school serving grades 02–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Riverside Elementary District (4257). NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 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 (72.8%) and Black (18.3%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kings Ridge School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.5%
- Hispanic72.8%
- Black18.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 Riverside Elementary District (4257)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)
Middle · Grades 07–08
47 reported students
Riverside Traditional School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
381 reported students
Riverside Elementary School District (RESD) STEM2 Online Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
5 reported students
Public schools near Kings Ridge School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School Middle · Fowler Elementary District (4273) | 06–08 | 591 | 1.1 mi |
| Western Valley Middle School Middle · Fowler Elementary District (4273) | 06–08 | 553 | 1.1 mi |
| Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) Middle · Riverside Elementary District (4257) | 07–08 | 47 | 1.2 mi |
| Imagine Desert West Middle Middle · Charter · Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) | 06–08 | 437 | 3.6 mi |
| Vista College Prep Sueno Park Middle · Charter · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) | 05–08 | 538 | 4.4 mi |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes Middle · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | 05–08 | 553 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kings Ridge School
What grades does Kings Ridge School serve?
Kings Ridge School reports grades 02–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Riverside Elementary District (4257).
How many students attend Kings Ridge School?
Kings Ridge School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kings Ridge School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 371 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kings Ridge School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kings Ridge School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside Elementary District (4257) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Kings Ridge School in?
Kings Ridge School is part of Riverside Elementary District (4257), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kings Ridge School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Santa Maria Middle School (1.1 mi), Western Valley Middle School (1.1 mi), Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.