KYRENE DE LAS MANITAS SCHOOL

Kyrene de las Manitas School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kyrene Elementary District (4267) school district, located in Tempe, AZ with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Kyrene de las Manitas School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a prominent elementary school within the highly-regarded Kyrene School District. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is well-known for its forward-thinking approach to education, specifically emphasizing "innovation" through integrated technology, project-based learning, and a focus on critical thinking skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital landscape while maintaining a supportive and inclusive community environment.

Beyond its core academics, Kyrene de las Manitas is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school benefits from the strong infrastructure of the Kyrene district, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the state. With a focus on collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, the school fosters a tight-knit campus culture that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of lifelong curiosity.

For more information, contact Kyrene de las Manitas School at (480) 541-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.