Enrollment
604
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coolidge, AZ
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040232000164
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Coolidge · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Coolidge, AZ.
School address
District: Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Arizona
NCES ID 040232000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coolidge, Arizona, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 32% 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 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 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.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 604 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions 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 West 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 West Elementary School compares
West 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 55.6%
White 22.7%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, West 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 West 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 West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heartland Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Alternative Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~604 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coolidge, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
68.9% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Coolidge, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among schools in Coolidge?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Coolidge on the city page.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 West Elementary School, Coolidge Unified District (4442) also operates Coolidge High School (752 students), Coolidge Jr. High School (688 students), and Heartland Ranch Elementary School (545 students). See the Coolidge Unified District (4442) district page for the complete list.
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