Gadsden Elementary School

18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 493 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 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 493 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
493 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Gadsden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1256 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
32%
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25%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
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Black
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6%
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White
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35%
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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
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1256 out of 1,854 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
493 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 27:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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