Summary:
Copper Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Corona de Tucson, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 398 students. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 69 out of 540 districts in Arizona and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Copper Ridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, ranking 124 out of 1245 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 63% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the district average of 61% and the state average of 34%. Copper Ridge Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.54% White, 32.16% Hispanic, 2.01% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Ocotillo Ridge Elementary and Esmond Station School, which have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Copper Ridge Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 16.58% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Acacia Elementary School (28.8%) and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (46.92%).
Copper Ridge Elementary's consistent academic excellence, despite its diverse student population and relatively low percentage of students from low-income families, is particularly noteworthy. The school's Hispanic students ranked 49th out of 1,170 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023, with 57% proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a strong military connection, ranking 7th out of 145 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023 for its performance with military-connected students. Copper Ridge Elementary's efficient resource allocation, with a lower student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, suggests that the school is able to achieve high academic performance while utilizing its resources effectively.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641-2449
(520) 879-3700
District:
Vail Unified District
SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,378
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5
Number of students: 398
Racial breakdown:
White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
32.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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African American:
2.0%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.6%
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