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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,133 students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
5,133 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
50,123 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 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,106 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
22 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
493
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
517
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
503
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
548
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
541
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
557
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
549
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
598
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
651
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
1
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,121 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,314
$11,257
Spending / Student
$9,121
$11,161
Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6580
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6580
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Grades: K-6
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Grades: K-6
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
San Luis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6920
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6920
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Luis Pre-school
Magnet School
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Grades: PK
| 175 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 5,133 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District is ranked #375 out of 616 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 $9,121 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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