Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Summary:

Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Cottonwood, Arizona, with a student population of 625. The school is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 215 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.2% to 5.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Oak Creek Elementary School, Cottonwood Community School, and Mountain View Preparatory School, generally outperform Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's spending per student ($3,708 in 2018-2019) is also lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
       Cottonwood, AZ  86326-6232


(928) 634-7039

District: Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.7%
White:
45.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Compare Details Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks worse than 75.1% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), White (45.8%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is 17.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School 626th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School 413th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District 165th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.24 787th 1226 35.8%
2022 25.37 684th 1000 31.6%
2023 35.17 741st 1245 40.5%
2024 25.58 626th 912 31.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.56 885th 1027 13.8%
2022 32.18 365th 444 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.99 943rd 1201 21.5%
2023 26.05 649th 820 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.49 325th 618 47.4%
2023 43.76 583rd 1116 47.8%
2024 31.74 368th 556 33.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.06 80th 423 81.1%
2023 29.56 80th 102 21.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.46 863rd 1219 29.2%
2022 25.37 646th 824 21.6%
2023 33.96 745th 1219 38.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.78 103rd 306 66.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.67 729th 1220 40.2%
2022 27.12 611th 830 26.4%
2023 38.92 675th 1216 44.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.03 518th 620 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.18 716th 1198 40.2%
2022 27.13 534th 716 25.4%
2023 32.52 782nd 1170 33.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.43 328th 654 49.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.48 940th 1161 19.0%
2022 12.03 752nd 800 6.0%
2023 24.35 830th 1024 18.9%
2024 15.84 440th 486 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.07 648th 832 22.1%
2023 28.35 578th 854 32.3%
2024 21.18 413th 550 24.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.14 470th 650 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.43 554th 789 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.60 474th 717 33.9%
2024 29.26 214th 320 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.29 107th 257 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.35 656th 820 20.0%
2023 24.14 603rd 806 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.22 85th 166 48.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.75 589th 818 28.0%
2023 30.47 537th 810 33.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.76 705th 802 12.1%
2023 23.25 603rd 760 20.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.67 599th 780 23.2%
2023 22.90 549th 675 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 285 2 6 316 8 0 30 0 647
2021 280 1 3 295 9 0 21 0 609
2022 280 1 5 301 6 0 25 0 618
2023 281 3 4 307 8 0 22 0 625
2024 273 5 5 284 9 0 20 0 596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 0 n/a n/a n/a
2020 647 34.5 18.7 74.8
2021 609 37.5 16.2 n/a
2022 618 37.0 16.7 n/a
2023 625 42.0 14.8 72
2024 596 34.0 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 0 n/a n/a n/a
2020 647 34.5 18.7 74.8
2021 609 37.5 16.2 n/a
2022 618 37.0 16.7 n/a
2023 625 42.0 14.8 72
2024 596 34.0 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (8.4%) $3,563 (96.1%) $3,708

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students0625
African American03
American Indian08
Asian04
Hispanic0307
Pacific Islander00
White0281
Two or More Races022


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In the 2023-24 school year, 596 students attended Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School.

Students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 46% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks 626th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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