Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center often compared to?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Elementary School, Higley Traditional Academy, Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
74 students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offer ?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center part of?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Preschool: Early release
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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