Enrollment
305
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Lattie Coor
Federal NCES profile for Lattie Coor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040096000051
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lattie Coor earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lattie Coor has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lattie Coor ranks #7 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lattie Coor compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lattie Coor
Lattie Coor is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Arizona schools and 38% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School (482 students): Lattie Coor is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Lattie Coor.
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 Lattie Coor compares
Lattie Coor on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$9,503
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 73.4%
White 13.8%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Lattie Coor is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Lattie Coor.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 Lattie Coor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lattie Coor's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lattie Coor
How many students attend Lattie Coor?
Lattie Coor has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lattie Coor?
The student-teacher ratio at Lattie Coor is 23.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lattie Coor?
75.0% of students at Lattie Coor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lattie Coor?
The largest demographic group at Lattie Coor is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lattie Coor?
Lattie Coor has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Lattie Coor rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lattie Coor ranks #7 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
Is Lattie Coor a good school?
Lattie Coor earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Lattie Coor, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Michael Anderson (834 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.
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