At a glance
Reported students
1,020
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
659
Copper Trails: 1,020 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
28.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,043
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Copper Trails
Copper Trails is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Goodyear. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Avondale Elementary District (4272). NCES reports 1,020 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.7:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.6%) and White (23.5%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Copper Trails
- 1How do the reported 28.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic61.6%
- Black8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Thunder
Elementary · Grades PK–08
928 reported students
Michael Anderson
Elementary · Grades PK–08
834 reported students
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
750 reported students
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
659 reported students
Desert Star
Elementary · Grades PK–08
637 reported students
Eliseo C. Felix School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
516 reported students
Public schools near Copper Trails
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 750 | 0.8 mi |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear Elementary · Charter · The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) | KG–06 | 522 | 0.9 mi |
| Desert Thunder Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | PK–08 | 928 | 1 mi |
| Incito Schools Elementary · Charter · Incito Schools (91326) | KG–08 | 179 | 1.1 mi |
| BASIS Goodyear Primary Elementary · Charter · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92736) | KG–05 | 657 | 1.4 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear (1000283) | KG–08 | 585 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Copper Trails
What grades does Copper Trails serve?
Copper Trails reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Avondale Elementary District (4272).
How many students attend Copper Trails?
Copper Trails reported 1,020 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,043 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Copper Trails?
The calculated ratio is 28.7:1, based on 1,020 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Copper Trails a public, charter, or magnet school?
Copper Trails is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Avondale Elementary District (4272) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Copper Trails in?
Copper Trails is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272), based in Avondale, AZ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Copper Trails?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wildflower Accelerated Academy (0.8 mi), The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear (0.9 mi), Desert Thunder (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.