Chaparral Elementary School

3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chaparral Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 806 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
806 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#386 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chaparral Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chaparral Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chaparral Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?
Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, San Tan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
806 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chaparral Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
In what neighborhood is Chaparral Elementary School located?
Chaparral Elementary School is located in the Chaparral Estates neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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