Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Copper Rim Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Copper Rim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Copper Rim Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Capturing Hearts, Empowering Minds'
School Rankings
Copper Rim Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Rim Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1589 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Rim Elementary School's ranking?
Copper Rim Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Copper Rim Elementary School often compared to?
Copper Rim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Destiny School, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copper Rim Elementary School?
745 students attend Copper Rim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Copper Rim Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Rim Elementary School?
Copper Rim Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copper Rim Elementary School offer ?
Copper Rim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Rim Elementary School part of?
Copper Rim Elementary School is part of Globe Unified District (4208) School District.
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