Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center (2025-26 Ranking)

1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

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 Facts (2025-26)

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:

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

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

78 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
2023	81
2022	74
2021	72
2020	45
2019	45
2018	58
2017	58
2016	92
2015	87

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
2023	13
2022	13
2021	15
2020	18
2019	18
2018	13
2017	13
2016	12
2015	11

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Year Founded

2013

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	6:1	17:1	18:1
2022	6:1	17:1	18:1
2021	5:1	17:1	17:1
2020	3:1	18:1	19:1
2019	3:1	18:1	19:1
2018	4:1	19:1	20:1
2017	4:1	19:1	20:1
2016	8:1	20:1	23:1
2015	8:1	20:1	22:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2021)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2021	2%	5%	1%
2018	1%	6%
2017	1%	6%
2016	1%	5%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	6%	3%	3%
2022	3%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	5%	3%	4%
2019	5%	3%	4%
2018	6%	3%	5%
2017	6%	3%	5%
2016	4%	3%	5%
2015	5%	3%	5%

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Hispanic

27%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	20%	47%	22%
2022	24%	47%	22%
2021	25%	46%	21%
2020	29%	45%	21%
2019	29%	45%	21%
2018	28%	45%	21%
2017	28%	45%	21%
2016	24%	45%	21%
2015	19%	45%	21%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	11%	6%	5%
2022	5%	6%	5%
2021	7%	6%	5%
2020	4%	5%	4%
2019	4%	5%	4%
2018	11%	5%	4%
2017	11%	5%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%

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White

51%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	61%	35%	62%
2022	57%	35%	62%
2021	61%	36%	63%
2020	60%	38%	64%
2019	60%	38%	64%
2018	49%	38%	66%
2017	49%	38%	66%
2016	61%	39%	66%
2015	68%	40%	67%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	2%	4%	6%
2022	11%	4%	6%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	2%	3%	5%
2019	2%	3%	5%
2018	5%	3%	4%
2017	5%	3%	4%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	7%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	0.58	0.65	0.57
2022	0.61	0.65	0.56
2021	0.56	0.66	0.56
2020	0.56	0.65	0.54
2019	0.56	0.65	0.54
2018	0.67	0.65	0.52
2017	0.67	0.65	0.52
2016	0.57	0.65	0.52
2015	0.50	0.64	0.51

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

17%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	36%	39%	13%
2022	8%	29%	7%
2021	18%	42%	14%
2020	7%	43%	13%
2019	7%	43%	13%
2018	22%	42%	14%
2017	22%	42%	14%
2016	3%	33%	6%
2015	10%	34%	13%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	10%	7%	5%
2021	1%	9%	6%
2018	1%	9%	5%
2017	1%	9%	5%
2015	5%	5%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Higley Unified School District (4248)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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).