Enrollment
369
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
P T Coe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for P T Coe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040396000317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P T Coe Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #71 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
P T Coe Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P T Coe Elementary School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P T Coe Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at P T Coe Elementary School
P T Coe Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 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 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): P T Coe Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students) and Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students) alongside P T Coe 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 P T Coe Elementary School compares
P T Coe 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$13,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 82.1%
African American 12.7%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, P T Coe Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Isaac Elementary District (4259), which includes P T Coe Elementary School.
$13,884
Per student
+6%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 52.7%
Federal 19.2%
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 P T Coe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta E Butler School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P T Coe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~369 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about P T Coe Elementary School
How many students attend P T Coe Elementary School?
P T Coe Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P T Coe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at P T Coe Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% 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 P T Coe Elementary School?
75.0% of students at P T Coe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P T Coe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at P T Coe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P T Coe Elementary School?
P T Coe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 P T Coe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, P T Coe Elementary School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is P T Coe Elementary School a good school?
P T Coe Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides P T Coe Elementary School, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students), and Alta E Butler School (541 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.
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