Enrollment
694
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Globe, AZ
Copper Rim Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Copper Rim Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040350000289
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Rim Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Globe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Rim Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Rim Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Globe, AZ.
School address
District: Globe Unified District (4208) · Arizona
NCES ID 040350000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper Rim Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copper Rim Elementary School
Copper Rim Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Globe, Arizona, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (33%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Globe Unified District (4208) spends $10,517 per pupil, 20% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Globe Unified District (4208) also operates Globe High School (532 students) and High Desert Middle School (390 students) alongside Copper Rim Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Copper Rim Elementary School compares
Copper Rim Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Arizona - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$10,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 32.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Copper Rim Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Globe Unified District (4208), which includes Copper Rim Elementary School.
$10,517
Per student
-20%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Copper Rim Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Desert Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Copper Rim Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Rim Elementary School
How many students attend Copper Rim Elementary School?
Copper Rim Elementary School has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Globe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Rim Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Rim Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Rim Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Copper Rim Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Rim Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Copper Rim Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Globe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Rim Elementary School?
Copper Rim Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Copper Rim Elementary School rank among public schools in Globe?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Rim Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Globe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Globe on the city page.
Is Copper Rim Elementary School a good school?
Copper Rim Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Globe Unified District (4208)?
Besides Copper Rim Elementary School, Globe Unified District (4208) also operates Globe High School (532 students), High Desert Middle School (390 students), and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) (28 students). See the Globe Unified District (4208) district page for the complete list.
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