- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Coyote Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625001983
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Hills Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Coyote Hills Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040625001983 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 11.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Coyote Hills Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Coyote Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 695
Coyote Hills Elementary School
695 students
What this shows Coyote Hills Elementary School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyote Hills Elementary School compares
Coyote Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$10,026
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
32
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Coyote Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coyote Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyote Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Hills Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 Coyote Hills Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Coyote Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Hills Elementary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Coyote Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Coyote Hills Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.