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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
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
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
100%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,247
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,055
$11,323
Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Gr: K-6 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Gr: 7-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Gr: K-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #77.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 #316 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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