Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cochise Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Cochise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Cochise Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Engaging all students in world-class, future-focused learning.
Cochise Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cochise Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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What is Cochise Elementary School's ranking?
Cochise Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cochise Elementary School often compared to?
Cochise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cochise Elementary School?
642 students attend Cochise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cochise Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cochise Elementary School?
Cochise Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cochise Elementary School offer ?
Cochise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cochise Elementary School part of?
Cochise Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
In what neighborhood is Cochise Elementary School located?
Cochise Elementary School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.
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