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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) · Gilbert, AZ
A Higley Unified School District (4248) school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1100 S RECKER RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 66 schools in Gilbert.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
| Gateway Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Coronado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Higley Unified School District (4248)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is listed in Higley Unified School District (4248); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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), serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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