Enrollment
585
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cottonwood, Arizona, enrolling 585 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) spends $10,435 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Cottonwood Community School (430 students) and Mountain View Preparatory School (426 students) alongside Dr Daniel Bright 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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School compares
Dr Daniel Bright 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,435
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487), which includes Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School.
$10,435
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 35.0%
Federal 33.8%
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 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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~585 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School a good school?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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