Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serves 76 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center's student population of 76 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is 0.61, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
54%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center often compared to?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, Ashland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
76 students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offer ?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center part of?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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