- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 040232000164 · Coolidge, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 22.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge High School (752 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Elementary School
604 students
- Heartland Ranc
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 West Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,722
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 143.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.