Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School serves the west part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School's ranking?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School is ranked #556 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School often compared to?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene Monte Vista School, Kyrene De La Sierra School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School?
421 students attend Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School offer ?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School part of?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267).
In what neighborhood is Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School located?
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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