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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (4248)·NCES 040378002805

Chaparral Elementary School

3380 E FRYE RD, GILBERT, AZ 85295 · (480) 279-7900 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL734 STUDENTS
Enrollment
734
Elementary
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
66
Grade 1
88
Grade 2
99
Grade 3
98
Grade 4
108
Grade 5
137
Grade 6
134
Ungraded
4
Student demographics
White
60%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
23%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 48%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Native American
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
55.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -3.0pp since 2017
Math
49.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -16.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
734
-142 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 17.5:1
% White
60%
was 67%
% Hispanic
23%
was 21%
% Black
6%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Chaparral Elementary School

As a high-enrollment elementary-level community in GILBERT, Arizona, Chaparral Elementary School hosts 734 students from grades K through 8, operated by Higley Unified School District (4248). Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 63% larger than typical.

Chaparral Elementary School is one of 16 schools operated by Higley Unified School District (4248), a district that caters to 12,387 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Chaparral Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 60%; the rest breaks down as 23% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 6% Black, 3% Asian. Compared to Maricopa County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Chaparral Elementary School reports 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Chaparral Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Maricopa County indicate the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Chaparral Elementary School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

The closest other public school is Higley Traditional Academy, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Chaparral Elementary School operates from a metropolitan location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Chaparral Elementary School has declined 16%, going from 876 students in 2018 to 734 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 67% to 60% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.5:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 today.

On this page, the feed for Chaparral Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Chaparral Elementary School
District
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Address
3380 E FRYE RD, GILBERT, AZ 85295
Phone
(480) 279-7900
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
734
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040378002805
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Chaparral Elementary School
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School enrolls approximately 734 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School serve?
Chaparral Elementary School serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Chaparral Elementary School have?
Chaparral Elementary School employs 49 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
How diverse is Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School reports a student body of 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School is overseen by Higley Unified School District (4248) in Maricopa County.
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