Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Copper Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Copper Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Copper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Copper Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Ridge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#195 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Copper Ridge Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Copper Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Copper Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tucson Country Day School, Tanque Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copper Ridge Elementary School?
398 students attend Copper Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Copper Ridge Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Ridge Elementary School?
Copper Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copper Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Copper Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Copper Ridge Elementary School part of?
Copper Ridge Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Copper Ridge Elementary School located?
Copper Ridge Elementary School is located in the Sycamore Canyon neighborhood of Vail, AZ.
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