- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040378003417
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks #2 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378003417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040378003417 · Gilbert, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 5.8:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- This school 76
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
76 students
What this shows Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center compares
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 66% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,611
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
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.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
How many students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has 76 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is 5.8:1, which is 66% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 63% 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 Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
35.8% of students at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks #2 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.