Blackwater Community School

Elementary No virtual instruction Coolidge, BI Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ D (58.7)
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Blackwater Community School
Coolidge, BI 85128
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (58.7)
274
Students
17.0
Teachers
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
(520)215-5859
Phone
http://bwcs.k12.az.us/
Website

Blackwater Community School is a public Elementary school located in Coolidge, BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, operated by the Blackwater Community School school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 274 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs BI Elementary School Average
Enrollment
274.0
State avg: 154.0
▲ 78% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.12:1
State avg: 22.1:1
▼ 27% better
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 96.4%
▲ 3% worse
School Details
School Name
Blackwater Community School
NCESSCH ID
590014200109
State School ID
BI-D57H12-D57H12
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3652 Blackwater School Road
City
Coolidge
State
BI
ZIP Code
85128
County
Pinal County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0402
State Leg. Upper
04016
State Leg. Lower
04016
Latitude
33.03141
Longitude
-111.57947
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
274
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 271 98.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Blackwater Community School
LEAID
5900142
State LEA ID
BI-D57H12
Phone
(520)215-5859
Website
http://bwcs.k12.az.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Coolidge
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Finance data not available for this district.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blackwater Community School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Blackwater Community School?
274 students are enrolled at Blackwater Community School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Blackwater Community School have?
Blackwater Community School has 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Blackwater Community School serve?
Blackwater Community School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Blackwater Community School a charter school?
Blackwater Community School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Blackwater Community School located in?
Blackwater Community School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Blackwater Community School belong to?
Blackwater Community School is part of the Blackwater Community School school district.
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