- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coolidge, AZ
Coolidge Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Coolidge Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040232003449
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolidge Alternative Program earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Coolidge · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coolidge Alternative Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Alternative Program ranks #2 of 4 schools in Coolidge, AZ.
School address
District: Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Arizona
NCES ID 040232003449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Coolidge Alternative Program held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040232003449 · Coolidge, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge High School (752 students)
Coolidge Alternative Program held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coolidge Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coolidge High
Coolidge High School
752 students
- Coolidge Jr. H
Coolidge Jr. High School
688 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
604 students
- Heartland Ranc
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
545 students
- This school 120
Coolidge Alternative Program
120 students
- Coolidge Virtu 106
Coolidge Virtual Academy
106 students
What this shows Coolidge Alternative Program reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolidge Alternative Program compares
Coolidge Alternative Program held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Arizona - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,722
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 21.7%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Coolidge Alternative Program is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Coolidge Unified District (4442) reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolidge Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Jr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heartland Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Coolidge Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 52.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide other 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Alternative Program
How many students attend Coolidge Alternative Program?
Coolidge Alternative Program has 120 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Coolidge, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Alternative Program is 10.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% 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 Coolidge Alternative Program?
59.6% of students at Coolidge Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolidge Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Coolidge Alternative Program is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Coolidge, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolidge Alternative Program?
Coolidge Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coolidge Alternative Program rank among schools in Coolidge?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Alternative Program ranks #2 of 4 schools in Coolidge, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coolidge on the city page.
What other schools are in Coolidge Unified District (4442)?
Besides Coolidge Alternative Program, Coolidge Unified District (4442) also operates Coolidge High School (752 students), Coolidge Jr. High School (688 students), and West Elementary School (604 students). See the Coolidge Unified District (4442) district page for the complete list.