Coolidge Unified District (4442)

COOLIDGE, Arizona — 6 schools

2,585
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,483
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Coolidge Unified District (4442) operates 6 public schools serving 2,585 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,815 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pinal County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,483 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.0% local, 34.6% state, and 35.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $53,892 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #156 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 442.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 57.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% White, 10.4% African American across the district's schools.

Coolidge High School accounts for 26.7% of all Coolidge Unified District (4442) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Coolidge Unified District (4442)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Coolidge Unified District (4442) school enrollment varies 7.1× across entities

Coolidge Unified District (4442) school enrollment ranges from 106 students (lowest) to 752 students (highest), a spread of 646 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Coolidge Unified District (4442) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Coolidge Unified District (4442) student-counselor ratio is 442:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Coolidge Unified District (4442) chronic absenteeism rate is 57.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

35.4%
Federal
34.6%
State
30.0%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
156 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pinal County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,892
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Coolidge Unified District (4442).

White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 10.4%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 9.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

442.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
57.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Coolidge Unified District (4442)

School Enrollment
Coolidge High School
752
Coolidge Jr. High School
688
West Elementary School
604
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
545
Coolidge Alternative Program
120
Coolidge Virtual Academy
106

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Coolidge Unified District (4442)?

Coolidge Unified District (4442) has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,585 students.

How much does Coolidge Unified District (4442) spend per student?

Coolidge Unified District (4442) spends $13,483 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #156 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Coolidge Unified District (4442)?

The average teacher salary in Coolidge Unified District (4442) is $53,892 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Coolidge Unified District (4442)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pinal County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Coolidge Unified District (4442)?

Coolidge Unified District (4442) students are 52.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% White, 10.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Coolidge Unified District (4442)?

Coolidge Unified District (4442) has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #156 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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