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Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center vs. Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center

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School Overview

School
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Top Rankings

Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK
PK
Total Students
65 students
78 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
71% | 29%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
65
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Higley Unified School District (4248) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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