Copper Trails vs Desert Thunder
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Trails
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,020 students
Desert Thunder
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students
| Measure | Copper Trails Goodyear, Arizona | Desert Thunder Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,136 | #518 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #27460 of 50,301 | #29722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,020 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copper Trails scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 43.3).
- •Copper Trails does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Desert Thunder does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 29.1).
- •Copper Trails is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 928.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copper Trails better than Desert Thunder?
On the Success Index (US), Copper Trails ranks higher (46.6 vs 43.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Copper Trails and Desert Thunder?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Trails: 1,020. Desert Thunder: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Trails and Desert Thunder rank in Arizona?
Copper Trails is 478th of 1,136 and Desert Thunder is 518th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).