Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coronado Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coronado 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
Coronado Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado 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 Coronado Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#273 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado Elementary School's ranking?
Coronado Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coronado Elementary School often compared to?
Coronado Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, Gateway Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Coronado Elementary School?
582 students attend Coronado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coronado Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coronado Elementary School offer ?
Coronado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coronado Elementary School part of?
Coronado Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
In what neighborhood is Coronado Elementary School located?
Coronado Elementary School is located in the Coronado Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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