Coronado Elementary School
Tel:
(480) 279-6900
Coronado Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Coronado Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Coronado Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Coronado Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Coronado Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Coronado Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #390 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.65 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Coronado Elementary School is Evit - Higley High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Power Ranch Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bridges Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Bridges Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 708 students
0.9 miles
5205 S. Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-7000 0.9 K-6 708 - Gilbert Power Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 548 students
0.9 miles
4351 South Ranch House Parkway
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7000 0.9 PK-8 548 - Gilbert Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 850 students
1.0 miles
3507 South Ranch House Parkway
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200 1.0 PK-8 850 - Gilbert San Tan Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 788 students
1.2 miles
3443 East Calistoga Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200 1.2 PK-6 788 - Gilbert Evit - Higley High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.7 miles
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4109 1.7 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
