Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Cochise Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Cochise Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Cochise, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Cochise Elementary District, which is ranked 278 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Cochise Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (62.79%) compared to the nearby Pearce Elementary (41.96%) and Willcox Elementary (25.81%). However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with 4th-grade students performing better than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but 5th-grade Science proficiency significantly lower than the state average. Cochise Elementary has maintained a 0% dropout rate, and its student-teacher ratio of 9.5 is lower than the surrounding schools.

Cochise Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 80 out of 1,141 Arizona elementary schools in 2011-2012 to a low of 710 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students outperforming their White counterparts. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 11.9% in 2021-2022 to 54.65% in 2022-2023.

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

54.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606

(520) 384-2540

District: Cochise Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

Hispanic:

31.6%

Asian:

5.3%

See top rated Arizona public schools

Compare Cochise Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2009 → 43rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (32% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2009

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Arizona avg38%

Not ranked this year

Cochise Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	37.9	710 of 1245	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.5	442 of 1226	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.5	526 of 1109	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	384 of 1106	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.7	405 of 1079	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.0	517 of 1158	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	86.5	80 of 1141	93.0%	★★★★★
2011	81.2	191 of 1075	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	79.2	218 of 1090	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	73.4	300 of 1062	71.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	70.0	322 of 1219	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	25.2	647 of 824	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	56.3	464 of 1219	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.4	325 of 1170	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	254 of 716	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.5	679 of 1198	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	56.0	473 of 1216	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.8	224 of 830	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	53.5	490 of 1220	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	51.6	405 of 1201	66.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	32.4	721 of 1024	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.1	585 of 800	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.1	361 of 1161	68.9%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	42.4	402 of 854	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	397 of 832	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.9	178 of 695	74.4%	★★★★☆
2013	76.9	155 of 787	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	84.4	73 of 772	90.5%	★★★★★
2011	74.1	160 of 685	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	200 of 692	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	68.7	192 of 663	71.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	58.7	258 of 806	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.9	419 of 820	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	70.1	156 of 760	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	97 of 392	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	37.2	457 of 802	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	46.6	358 of 810	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.9	288 of 476	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	345 of 818	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	28.1	644 of 789	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	31.6	459 of 675	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.7	364 of 446	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.3	455 of 780	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2023)74th percentile+31 vs school

Hispanic (2023)72nd percentile+29 vs school

Special Education (2021)66th percentile~ school

Male (2023)61st percentile+18 vs school

White (2023)30th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2023)79th percentile+27 vs school

Female (2023)68th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2023)56th percentile+3 vs school

White (2023)32nd percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2021)18th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics36%~ state avg

English Language Arts32%-8 vs state

Science11%-23 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Cochise Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Cochise Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Cochise Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cochise Elementary School	Public	K-8	5025 N. Bowie	Cochise	85606	Cochise County	Cochise Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 384-2540	76	10	7.6		45 (59.2%)	2 (2.6%)	24 (31.6%)	4 (5.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$00			$00
Willcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 W Delos St	Willcox	85643	Cochise County	Willcox Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 384-8603	378	26	14.5		91 (24.1%)	6 (1.6%)	275 (72.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	25.3	616^th of 909 public elementary schools	32.2%		26.3	619^th of 912 public elementary schools	32.1%	3	23.0	35.0		44.0	24.0	$7,483	$1,429	$10	$2,868	$5,757	$287	$6,044
Pearce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1487 E School Rd	Pearce	85625	Cochise County	Pearce Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 826-3328	136	7	19.4		51 (37.5%)	4 (2.9%)	76 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)			53.0				$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cochise Elementary School

What district is Cochise Elementary School in?

Cochise Elementary District

How many students attend Cochise Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 76 students attended Cochise Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cochise Elementary School?

Students at Cochise Elementary School are 59% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Rate Cochise Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

AZArizona Elementary School Rankings

AZArizona District Rankings

Schools in Cochise, AZ

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Cochise Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Cochise Elementary School

All Students

Female

Hispanic

Male

Special Education

White

All Students

Female

Hispanic

Male

Special Education

White

Schools Near Cochise Elementary School