West Elementary School
Tel:
(520)723-2702
- West Elementary School serves 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- West Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1694 out of 1897 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 6% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coolidge Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Coolidge High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Coolidge Alternative Program (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coolidge Coolidge High School Grades: 9-12 | 545 students
0.5 miles
800 West Northern Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520)723-2040 0.5 9-12 545 - Coolidge Cavit - Coolidge High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
450 W. Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520)723-2042 0.6 9-12 n/a - Coolidge Coolidge Alternative Program Grades: 6-12 | 172 students
0.6 miles
450 N. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520)723-2310 0.6 6-12 172 - Coolidge Hohokam Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 346 students
0.8 miles
800 N. 9th Street
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520)723-2202 0.8 6-8 346 - Phoenix Imagine Coolidge Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 652 students
1.2 miles
1290 W. Vah Ki Inn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602)547-7961 1.2 K-5 652
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
As public schools in the United States continue to increase in their racial, ethnic, economic, and religious diversity, some districts need to rethink their holiday celebrations in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of all people.
As schools around the country close for two weeks or more, parents find themselves asking some tough questions. Read on to learn about the current and future impact of COVID-19 on students in public schools.
