Excellent
#181 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 9% in state
Coronado Elementary School
Elementary School · Higley Unified School District (4248) · Gilbert, AZ
A Higley Unified School District (4248) elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4333 S DEANZA BLVD, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coronado Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Coronado Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,684
Median home value
$559,200
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85297; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Bridges Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| San Tan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 622 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Higley Unified School District (4248)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $9,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coronado Elementary School is listed in Higley Unified School District (4248); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coronado Elementary School
Coronado Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Higley Unified School District (4248), serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coronado Elementary School
What grades does Coronado Elementary School serve?
Coronado Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Coronado Elementary School?
Coronado Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coronado Elementary School rank in AZ?
Coronado Elementary School ranks #181 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Coronado Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coronado Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coronado Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coronado Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coronado Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coronado Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coronado Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coronado Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (480) 279-6900
- Area population (ZIP 85297)
- 35,535
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85297; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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