Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Elementary School serves the northwest part of Coolidge, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 76.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
Engage, Challenge, Inspire - Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1727 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West Elementary School is ranked #1727 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Ranch Elementary School, Imagine Coolidge Elementary School, American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
604 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442).
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