Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coronado Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coronado Elementary School is located in the northern part of Hereford, AZ, serving an attendance area of approximately 62.2 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school being about 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coronado Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado Elementary School's ranking?
Coronado Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coronado Elementary School often compared to?
Coronado Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naco Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School, Palominas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coronado Elementary School?
404 students attend Coronado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Coronado Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coronado Elementary School offer ?
Coronado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coronado Elementary School part of?
Coronado Elementary School is part of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The teachers are of high quality, the staff is friendly and everyone works hard. It's like one big family. I attended for 8 years and I am still friends with my fellow students today. That school made a lasting impression on me. I even work there part time today. It's where I would send my children.
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