- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coolidge, AZ
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040232002800
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartland Ranch Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Coolidge · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heartland Ranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Coolidge, AZ.
School address
District: Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Arizona
NCES ID 040232002800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Heartland Ranch Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 040232002800 · Coolidge, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 24.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge High School (752 students)
Heartland Ranch Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Heartland Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coolidge High
Coolidge High School
752 students
- Coolidge Jr. H
Coolidge Jr. High School
688 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
604 students
- This school
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
545 students
- Coolidge Alter 120
Coolidge Alternative Program
120 students
- Coolidge Virtu 106
Coolidge Virtual Academy
106 students
What this shows Heartland Ranch Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heartland Ranch Elementary School compares
Heartland Ranch 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 46% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$10,722
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 18.7%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Heartland Ranch Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coolidge Unified District (4442) reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heartland Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Alternative Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 52.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coolidge, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Ranch Elementary School is 24.8:1, which is 46% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
76.0% of students at Heartland Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heartland Ranch Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Coolidge, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heartland Ranch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Coolidge?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Coolidge, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Coolidge on the city page.
What other schools are in Coolidge Unified District (4442)?
Besides Heartland Ranch Elementary School, Coolidge Unified District (4442) also operates Coolidge High School (752 students), Coolidge Jr. High School (688 students), and West Elementary School (604 students). See the Coolidge Unified District (4442) district page for the complete list.