Copper King Elementary School
Copper King Elementary School serves 914 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Copper King Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Copper King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Copper King Elementary School's student population of 914 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 914 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Rankings
Copper King Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Copper King Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1298 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pendergast Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Copper King Elementary School is Arizona Preparatory Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Villa De Paz Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Arizona Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 348 students10
0.5 miles
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661 0.5 9-12 348 - Phoenix Villa De Paz Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 705 students10
0.7 miles
4940 North 103rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2200 0.7 PK-8 705 - Glendale West-mec - West View High School Vocational School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.7 miles
10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0000 0.7 9-12 n/a - Tolleson Westview High School Math: 40% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,445 students10
0.8 miles
10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4600 0.8 9-12 2,445 - Avondale Garden Lakes Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 886 students10
0.9 miles
10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-2200 0.9 PK-8 886
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