Enrollment
1,020
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Copper Trails
Federal NCES profile for Copper Trails, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040096002880
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Trails earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Trails has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Trails ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096002880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper Trails compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copper Trails
Copper Trails is a large combined-grade school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 1,020 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Arizona schools and 66% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #127, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1020 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Goodyear's public schools, it stands alongside Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students): Copper Trails is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 25.5:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Desert Thunder (928 students) and Michael Anderson (834 students) alongside Copper Trails.
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 Trails compares
Copper Trails on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$9,503
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1020 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 61.6%
White 23.5%
African American 8.0%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Copper Trails is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Copper Trails.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 Trails Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Thunder | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper Trails's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,020 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Trails
How many students attend Copper Trails?
Copper Trails has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Trails?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Trails is 28.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Trails?
34.9% of students at Copper Trails are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Trails?
The largest demographic group at Copper Trails is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Trails?
Copper Trails has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Copper Trails rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Trails ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
Is Copper Trails a good school?
Copper Trails earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. 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 Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Copper Trails, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Desert Thunder (928 students), Michael Anderson (834 students), and Wildflower Accelerated Academy (750 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.
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