Enrollment
274
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL·NCES 590014200109
Blackwater Community School
3652 Blackwater School Road, Coolidge, AZ 85128 · (520) 215-5859 · Pinal County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL274 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
271 students
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (45) is 10% larger than its 5th grade class (41).
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Blackwater Community School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Community School this school | 274 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Many Farms Community School Many Farms | 278 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Salt River Elementary School Scottsdale | 265 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Casa Blanca Community School Bapchule | 302 | 99.0% | N/A |
| Kayenta Community School Kayenta | 305 | 99.0% | N/A |
| Lukachukai Community School Lukachukai | 312 | 99.0% | N/A |
Matched among Arizona elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Blackwater Community School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Pinal County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 274 | #916 of 1,223 | #48 of 62 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #421 of 991 | #18 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.0% | #1,003 of 1,007 | #52 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.9% | #7 of 21 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.0% | #183 of 256 | #21 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
274
+13 (+5%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 274 | 17 | 16.1:1 | 99% (271) |
| 2023-24 | 274 | 41 | 6.7:1 | 99% (271) |
| 2022-23 | 289 | 54 | 5.3:1 | 99% (286) |
| 2017-18 | 261 | N/A | N/A | 100% (261) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blackwater Community School.
About Blackwater Community School
Blackwater Community School is a public elementary school run by Blackwater Community School in Coolidge, Arizona. The student body numbers 274 students, from kindergarten through 5. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Arizona is about 451, so this school runs 39% smaller than that.
Federal records list Blackwater Community School as its own district.
Native American students are the large majority at Blackwater Community School, with 100% of enrollment. The chance that two students picked at random at Blackwater Community School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 0%.
The school employs the equivalent of 17 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 16.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Arizona is 17.0:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Blackwater Community School is 99%. On average, public schools in Pinal County report 39%.
Within Pinal County, median household income is about $80,266, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Pinal County number 155 and enroll about 63,837.
Of nearby public schools, Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (K-2) is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Blackwater Community School is Rural: Distant.
Federal counts put enrollment at 261 in 2017-18 and 274 in 2024-25, a 5% gain.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Pinal County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
469,006
Census ACS
Median income
$80,266
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
155
63,837 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Coolidge
- Coolidge High SchoolHigh · 752 students
- Coolidge Jr. High SchoolMiddle · 688 students
- Imagine Coolidge ElementaryElementary · 645 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 604 students
- Heartland Ranch Elementary SchoolElementary · 545 students
- Imagine Prep CoolidgeHigh · 472 students
Nearby schools
- Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (K-2)0.0 mi · 46
- Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5)0.0 mi · 10
- Imagine Prep Coolidge3.8 mi · 472
- Imagine Coolidge Elementary3.8 mi · 645
- Heartland Ranch Elementary School3.9 mi · 545
- Coolidge Jr. High School4.2 mi · 688
Frequently asked questions
About Blackwater Community SchoolHow large is Blackwater Community School?
Blackwater Community School enrolls approximately 274 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Blackwater Community School serve?
Blackwater Community School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwater Community School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Blackwater Community School is approximately 16.1:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Blackwater Community School?
At Blackwater Community School, the student body is approximately .
Is Blackwater Community School public or private?
Blackwater Community School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Blackwater Community School.
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