Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coyote Hills Elementary School serves the southeast area of Peoria, AZ, covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coyote Hills Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coyote Hills Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#470 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Coyote Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coyote Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?
695 students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coyote Hills Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coyote Hills Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coyote Hills Elementary School part of?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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