- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Coronado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coronado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040588001498
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coronado Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coronado Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040588001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Coronado Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040588001498 · Sierra Vista, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 16.8:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palominas Elementary School (271 students)
Coronado Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.5 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
- This school
Coronado Elementary School
404 students
- Palominas Elem
Palominas Elementary School
271 students
- Valley View El 31
Valley View Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Coronado Elementary School reports 404 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$14,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Coronado Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) reports $14,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palominas Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coronado Elementary School
How many students attend Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% higher 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?
34.9% 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 58.9% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coronado Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Besides Coronado Elementary School, Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) also operates Palominas Elementary School (271 students) and Valley View Elementary School (31 students). See the Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) district page for the complete list.