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#890 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 44% in state
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
School · Higley Unified School District (4248)
1100 S RECKER RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 66 schools in Gilbert. Learn more
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#890 of 2,006
In Gilbert
#54 of 67
public schools
In district
#14 of 16
Higley Unified School District (4248)
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
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About Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Higley Unified School District (4248). Elona P.
Cooley Early Child Development Center serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 7.8
- AZ avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 78 students, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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How Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center Compares
See how Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1100 S RECKER RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School (rated 8.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Mesa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Higley Traditional Academy (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Highland Park Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gilbert, see our Gilbert schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85296 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$117,120
Median Home Value
$496,200
Median Rent
$2,141/mo
Population
52,058
College Educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
35.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
What grades does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serve?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center rank in AZ?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks #890 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center a charter school?
No, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center a Title I school?
No, Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 279-8400
Resources & Links
District
Higley Unified School District (4248)- District Enrollment
- 12,887
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,611
- District Rank
- #14 of 16
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