- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Coronado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coronado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040378001987
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coronado Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #17 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coronado Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elementary School ranks #17 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Coronado Elementary School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 040378001987 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.8:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Coronado Elementary School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coronado 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 536
Coronado Elementary School
536 students
What this shows Coronado Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coronado Elementary School compares
Coronado 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Coronado 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 Coronado 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coronado 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 other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coronado Elementary School
How many students attend Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% 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 Coronado Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Coronado Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coronado Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coronado Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Coronado Elementary School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elementary School ranks #17 of 46 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 schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Coronado 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.