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Elementary· 26 schools in district

Kyrene del Norte School

1331 E REDFIELD RD, TEMPE, AZ 85283Kyrene Elementary District (4267) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
477
Students
Total enrolled
$12,067
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 16% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 477 students in grades PK–05 in TEMPE, Arizona.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,067 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kyrene del Norte School is a mid-sized elementary in TEMPE, Arizona, serving grades PK–05 with 477 students. The district invests $12,067 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Kyrene del Norte School

477
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution232 male · 245 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 109 students
Student Composition
31%
57%
Asian2%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040423000335

Academic Outcomes at Kyrene del Norte School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85283

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,067Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,067
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,309
Student Support$2,293
Administration$1,448
Operations$1,810
Other$1,207
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,067 spent per student, an estimated $5,346 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
52%
State government
36.4%
Local (property tax)
52.1%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kyrene del Cielo SchoolKyrene de las Brisas SchoolKyrene Traditional AcademyKyrene de la Mirada School
+15 more
↓
Middle
Kyrene Altadena Middle SchoolKyrene Aprende Middle SchoolKyrene Akimel A-Al Middle SchoolKyrene Middle School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKyrene Elementary District (4267) →
Phone: (480)541-4800
NCES ID: 040423000335
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TEMPE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
Mid
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
962 students · 05–08
● 44 opp10% FRL
Mid
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
947 students · 05–08
● 22 opp21% FRL
Mid
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School
845 students · 05–08
● 44 opp24% FRL
Mid
Kyrene Middle School
709 students · 05–08
● 53 opp44% FRL
Elem
Kyrene del Cielo School
649 students · PK–05
● 22 opp14% FRL
Mid
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
648 students · 05–08
● 60 opp42% FRL
Mid
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School
615 students · 05–08
● 22 opp26% FRL
Elem
Kyrene de las Brisas School
600 students · PK–05
● 22 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1331 E REDFIELD RD, TEMPE, AZ 85283
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.