Copper Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Copper Ridge Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Corona de Tucson, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 398. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 62 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Copper Ridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 65% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 76% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 43%, 36%, and 33% at the state level, respectively. Copper Ridge Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking 22nd out of 472 Arizona elementary schools for Hispanic students and 17th out of 546 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Copper Ridge Elementary outperforms many nearby schools in the Vail Unified District, such as Ocotillo Ridge Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School, some schools in the neighboring Sahuarita Unified District, like Copper View Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. However, Copper Ridge Elementary's per-student spending has decreased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio has increased, which may have implications for the quality of instruction and individual attention provided to students.

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:
77^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,378

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

35.6%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Copper Ridge Elementary ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (35.6%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Copper Ridge Elementary is 17.7. 6 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Copper Ridge Elementary is $6,378. 5 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Copper Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Copper Ridge Elementary 77^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Copper Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 61^st of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Copper Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	92.08	58^th	1039	94.4%
2021	77.50	270^th	1226	78.0%
2022	82.56	140^th	1000	86.0%
2023	89.54	124^th	1245	90.0%
2024	89.38	77^th	912	91.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	60.44	310^th	1027	69.8%
2022	34.21	348^th	444	21.6%
2023	42.22	390^th	617	36.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.52	309^th	1201	74.3%
2023	65.53	176^th	820	78.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	96.87	10^th	820	98.8%
2023	80.97	124^th	1116	88.9%
2024	97.48	14^th	556	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	89.23	90^th	1023	91.2%
2019	94.56	14^th	862	98.4%
2021	77.49	251^st	1219	79.4%
2022	75.75	150^th	824	81.8%
2023	87.16	130^th	1219	89.3%
2024	83.22	65^th	602	89.2%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.77	116^th	306	62.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	58.00	93^rd	239	61.1%
2022	65.97	29^th	101	71.3%
2023	85.66	7^th	145	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	82.92	165^th	1032	84.0%
2019	79.44	142^nd	850	83.3%
2021	73.92	281^st	1220	77.0%
2022	78.85	127^th	830	84.7%
2023	88.00	123^rd	1216	89.9%
2024	78.74	99^th	628	84.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.95	335^th	620	46.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.62	132^nd	911	85.5%
2019	92.35	32^nd	709	95.5%
2021	76.00	185^th	1198	84.6%
2022	84.65	71^st	716	90.1%
2023	92.14	49^th	1170	95.8%
2024	94.55	16^th	486	96.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.00	641^st	654	2.0%

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Rank History for White students at Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.70	87^th	720	87.9%
2019	83.63	53^rd	595	91.1%
2021	70.54	293^rd	1161	74.8%
2022	72.38	157^th	800	80.4%
2023	81.24	137^th	1024	86.6%
2024	75.46	85^th	486	82.5%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Copper Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	218	4	8	101	2	0	23	356
2018	228	6	5	104	0	0	22	365
2019	244	6	5	101	2	0	30	388
2020	238	6	5	107	2	0	29	387
2021	217	5	2	112	2	0	24	362
2022	230	9	3	138	3	0	25	408
2023	233	8	1	128	1	1	26	398
2024	199	12	1	133	1	0	28	374

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Copper Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	356	17.7	20.0	15.2
2018	365	20.7	17.5	12.6
2019	388	20.2	19.1	14.7
2020	387	18.6	20.7	12.7
2021	362	18.1	19.9	n/a
2022	408	20.5	19.8	6.9
2023	398	21.4	18.5	16.6
2024	374	21.0	17.7	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 Copper Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	356	17.7	20.0	15.2
2018	365	20.7	17.5	12.6
2019	388	20.2	19.1	14.7
2020	387	18.6	20.7	12.7
2021	362	18.1	19.9	n/a
2022	408	20.5	19.8	6.9
2023	398	21.4	18.5	16.6
2024	374	21.0	17.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Copper Ridge Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$193 (2.3%)	$88 (1.1%)	$475 (5.7%)	$7,091 (85.4%)	$933 (11.2%)	$8,024 (96.6%)	$8,305
2020	$149 (1.8%)	$129 (1.6%)	$426 (5.2%)	$7,094 (86.0%)	$876 (10.6%)	$7,970 (96.6%)	$8,247
2021	$68 (1.2%)	$14 (0.2%)	$151 (2.6%)	$5,632 (95.8%)	$163 (2.8%)	$5,796 (98.6%)	$5,878
2022	$07 (0.1%)	$10 (0.2%)	$24 (0.4%)	$6,188 (97.0%)	$172 (2.7%)	$6,360 (99.7%)	$6,378

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Copper Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 124^th of 1245 Elementary schools	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	398	2.6%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	101	128	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	244	233	4.5%
Two or More Races	30	26	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	16.6%	1.9%

Schools Near Copper Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th 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
Copper Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17650 S Canyon Edge Trl	Corona de Tucson	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3700	374	21	17.7		199 (53.2%)	12 (3.2%)	133 (35.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	89.4	77^th of 912 public elementary schools	91.6%		89.5	124^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.0%	47	58.0	71.0	71.0				65.0	62.0	76.0				75.0		$6,378	$07	$10	$24	$6,188	$172	$6,361
Sycamore Elementary School	Public	K-5	16701 S Houghton Rd	Corona de Tucson	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-2500	677	42	16.0		333 (49.2%)	23 (3.4%)	259 (38.3%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.7%)	63.2	302^nd of 912 public elementary schools	66.9%		82.3	214^th of 1245 public elementary schools	82.8%	88	44.0	56.0	51.0				56.0	55.0	33.0				54.0		$6,787	$675	$212	$1,561	$5,690	$210	$5,901
Acacia Elementary School	Public	K-5	12955 E Colossal Cave Rd	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-2200	734	39	19.0		370 (50.4%)	17 (2.3%)	276 (37.6%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (7.9%)	70.7	242^nd of 912 public elementary schools	73.5%		74	298^th of 1245 public elementary schools	76.1%	56	47.0	52.0	55.0				54.0	43.0	70.0				65.0		$6,059	$392	$36	$819	$5,556	$75	$5,631
Vail Inclusive Preschool	Public	PK	12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-1753	279	5	54.1		104 (37.3%)	16 (5.7%)	132 (47.3%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)								(n/a)															$25,195	$2,233	$63	$4,528	$22,456	$444	$22,899
Anza Trail	Public	K-8	15490 South Rancho Sahuarita B	Sahuarita	85629	Pima County	Sahuarita Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 625-3502	1,235	65	19.0		402 (32.6%)	31 (2.5%)	720 (58.3%)	11 (0.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (5.4%)	53.2	380^th of 912 public elementary schools	58.3%		69.6	342^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	72.5%	38	54.0	51.0	34.0	63.0	53.0	45.0	51.0	50.0	32.0	40.0	35.0	42.0	32.0	40.0	$5,946	$57	$20	$134	$5,362	$507	$5,870
Copper View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16200 S. Starlight View Lane	Sahuarita	85629	Pima County	Sahuarita Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 625-3502	622	32	19.3		187 (30.1%)	22 (3.5%)	361 (58.0%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	71.9	229^th of 912 public elementary schools	74.9%		72.2	315^th of 1245 public elementary schools	74.7%	86	58.0	65.0	60.0				58.0	60.0	40.0				43.0		$5,817	$190		$379	$5,247	$381	$5,628
Esmond Station School	Public	PK, KG-8	9400 S Atterbury Wash Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3400	739	39	19.1		350 (47.4%)	17 (2.3%)	303 (41.0%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.4%)	87.2	98^th of 912 public elementary schools	89.3%		94.6	54^th of 1245 public elementary schools	95.7%	44	57.0	72.0	69.0	68.0	76.0	73.0	67.0	69.0	69.0	56.0	67.0	62.0	58.0	66.0	$5,853	$137	$10	$285	$5,551	$154	$5,705
Sahuarita Intermediate School	Public	3-5	350 W Sahuarita Rd	Sahuarita	85629	Pima County	Sahuarita Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 625-3502	358	22	16.1		119 (33.2%)	9 (2.5%)	201 (56.1%)	5 (1.4%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	37.2	502^nd of 912 public elementary schools	45.0%		54.6	493^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	60.4%	9	38.0	52.0	38.0				40.0	35.0	27.0				32.0		$5,727	$424		$849	$4,885	$418	$5,303
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School	Public	K-8	16325 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd	Sahuarita	85629	Pima County	Sahuarita Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 625-3502	829	49	16.8		214 (25.8%)	22 (2.7%)	548 (66.1%)	11 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.4%)	52.2	391^st of 912 public elementary schools	57.1%		63.3	409^th of 1245 public elementary schools	67.1%	18	43.0	49.0	35.0	53.0	46.0	36.0	47.0	54.0	38.0	43.0	35.0	36.0	39.0	37.0	$6,582	$269	$13	$552	$5,891	$409	$6,300
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 S. White Lightning	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3600	724	50	14.4		407 (56.2%)	24 (3.3%)	229 (31.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.9%)	91.8	60^th of 912 public elementary schools	93.4%		94.8	49^th of 1245 public elementary schools	96.1%	11	59.0	74.0	65.0				74.0	77.0	72.0				70.0		$5,834	$69	$50	$187	$5,640	$76	$5,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Copper Ridge Elementary

What district is Copper Ridge Elementary in?

Vail Unified District

How many students attend Copper Ridge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Copper Ridge Elementary.

Is Copper Ridge Elementary a good school?

Yes. Copper Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 8.4% of Arizona elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Copper Ridge Elementary?

Students at Copper Ridge Elementary are 53% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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