Gadsden Elementary School

18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gadsden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Gadsden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1110 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gadsden Elementary School 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.
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gadsden Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
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3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
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34%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gadsden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gadsden Elementary School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
442 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gadsden Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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