Enrollment
545
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heartland Ranch Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heartland Ranch Elementary School
Heartland Ranch Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Coolidge, Arizona, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Arizona schools and 46% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 291 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coolidge Unified District (4442) spends $10,304 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Coolidge Unified District (4442) also operates Coolidge High School (752 students) and Coolidge Jr. High School (688 students) alongside Heartland Ranch 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 Heartland Ranch Elementary School compares
Heartland Ranch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,304
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coolidge Unified District (4442), which includes Heartland Ranch Elementary School.
$10,304
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 34.6%
Federal 35.4%
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 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
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heartland Ranch Elementary School a good school?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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