Enrollment
247
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Johns, AZ
Coronado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coronado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040808000702
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coronado Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St Johns · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- 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 #3 of 4 public schools in St Johns, AZ.
School address
District: St Johns Unified District (4153) · Arizona
NCES ID 040808000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-16% 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 combined-grade school in St Johns, Arizona, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Johns Unified District (4153) spends $10,322 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns Middle School (313 students) and St Johns High School (294 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in Arizona - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$10,322
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Coronado Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Johns Unified District (4153), which includes Coronado Elementary School.
$10,322
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Johns High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Johns Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coronado Elementary School
How many students attend Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Johns, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coronado Elementary School?
40.7% 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 69.2% of enrollment, in St Johns, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 public schools in St Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Johns, 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 St Johns on the city page.
Is Coronado Elementary School a good school?
Coronado Elementary School earns 26/100 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 St Johns Unified District (4153)?
Besides Coronado Elementary School, St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns Middle School (313 students), St Johns High School (294 students), and St. Johns Learning Center (16 students). See the St Johns Unified District (4153) district page for the complete list.
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