Cochise Elementary School serves 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cochise Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (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 70% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cochise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cochise Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cochise Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Cochise Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
8%
47%

Black
2%
6%

White
80%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochise Elementary School's ranking?
Cochise Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cochise Elementary School?
615 students attend Cochise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cochise Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cochise Elementary School?
Cochise Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cochise Elementary School offer ?
Cochise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cochise Elementary School part of?
Cochise Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
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