Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arizona Desert 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arizona Desert Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Luis, AZ, covering approximately 30.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arizona Desert Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Rattler's Strive for Success!
School Rankings
Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
92%
39%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Desert Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is ranked #1087 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona Desert Elementary School often compared to?
Arizona Desert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
662 students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arizona Desert Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Desert Elementary School offer ?
Arizona Desert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Desert Elementary School part of?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
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