Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center's student population of 78 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center often compared to?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, Ashland Elementary School, Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
78 students attend Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offer ?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center part of?
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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