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Chaparral Elementary School

3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
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Top 20%
Tel: (480) 279-7900
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Chaparral Elementary School serves 876 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Chaparral Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
876 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Chaparral Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
46%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
63%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?

Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?

876 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Chaparral Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?

Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?

Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?

Chaparral Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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