Kyrene de la Mariposa School

www.kyrene.org/mar

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kyrene de la Mariposa is a highly regarded public elementary school located in Tempe, Arizona, serving as part of the Kyrene School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and literacy while integrating modern technology to prepare students for a digital future. The school community prides itself on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Kyrene de la Mariposa is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and parent-teacher partnerships that foster a collaborative educational experience. By balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

476

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyrene de la Mariposa School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	144
Black	53
Asian	22
Two or More	69
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
161 (33.8 %)
Hispanic
144 (30.3 %)
Two or More
69 (14.5 %)
Black
53 (11.1 %)
American Indian
25 (5.3 %)
Asian
22 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
Phone:	(480)541-3800
Website:	http://www.kyrene.org/mar
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83

Ungraded 2