Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District

1350 E Juan Sanchez Blvd.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,170 students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,170 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1

District Rank

Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#367 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,146 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
48%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,758 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
19 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
n/a
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
167
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
481
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
521
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
533
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
530
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
551
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
562
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
573
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
609
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
643
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,247 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,055 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,247
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,055
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Grades: K-6
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Grades: K-6
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Grades: K-6
| 651 students
Rank: #77.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Luis Pre-school
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Grades: PK
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,170 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District is ranked #367 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District?
100% of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,055 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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