- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonwood, AZ
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040237003612
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040237003612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 040237003612 · Cottonwood, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.9:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottonwood Community School (430 students)
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
585 students
- Cottonwood Com
Cottonwood Community School
430 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Preparatory School
426 students
- Oak Creek Elem
Oak Creek Elementary School
238 students
- Cottonwood Edu 86
Cottonwood Education Services
86 students
What this shows Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School compares
Dr Daniel Bright 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Arizona - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$11,818
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 45.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Preparatory School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Education Services | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
How many students attend Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonwood, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% 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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School rank among schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cottonwood, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Besides Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Cottonwood Community School (430 students), Mountain View Preparatory School (426 students), and Oak Creek Elementary School (238 students). See the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) district page for the complete list.