Chaparral Elementary School

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734 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School is a public school located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students as part of the Higley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and high standards of achievement. It caters to a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development and social engagement within the local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gilbert area and maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure a collaborative learning experience. Through the Higley Unified School District’s curriculum, Chaparral Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions by emphasizing literacy, critical thinking, and technology-driven learning. Its central location on East Frye Road makes it a focal point for the surrounding residential neighborhoods, maintaining a reputation for being a dedicated, community-oriented institution.

734

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chaparral Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	169
Black	42
Asian	24
Two or More	47
American Indian	12

White
440 (59.9%)
Hispanic
169 (23.0%)
Two or More
47 (6.4%)
Black
42 (5.7%)
Asian
24 (3.3%)
American Indian
12 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Higley Unified School District (4248)
Phone:	(480)279-7900
Website:	http://www.husd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=5301
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 134

Ungraded 4