Enrollment
404
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coronado Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coronado Elementary School
Coronado Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 404 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) also operates Palominas Elementary School (271 students) and Valley View Elementary School (31 students) alongside Coronado 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 Coronado Elementary School compares
Coronado 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 | 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 (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
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
$14,210
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180), which includes Coronado Elementary School.
$14,210
Per student
+8%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 55.9%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coronado Elementary School a good school?
Coronado Elementary School earns 31/100 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 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.
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