- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
Chaparral Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040378002805
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378002805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Chaparral Elementary School shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 040378002805 · Gilbert, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 14.4:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Chaparral Elementary School shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chaparral Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- This school 734
Chaparral Elementary School
734 students
What this shows Chaparral Elementary School reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral Elementary School compares
Chaparral Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Chaparral Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Elementary School
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has 734 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Chaparral Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Elementary School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Chaparral Elementary School, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.