At a glance
Reported students
238
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
332
Oak Creek Elementary School: 238 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
20.7:1 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
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Oak Creek Elementary School
Oak Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Cornville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487). NCES reports 238 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, 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 White (62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.3%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. 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 Oak Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White62.2%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain View Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
426 reported students
Cottonwood Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
430 reported students
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
585 reported students
Cottonwood Education Services
Other · Grades PK–12
86 reported students
Arizona iZone Institute
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students