Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

1350 E Juan Sanchez Blvd.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary District (4505) 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 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,170 students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
5,170 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gadsden Elementary District (4505), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#303 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
29%
40%
11%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $11,429. 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 $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,247
$11,429
Spending / Student
$9,055
$11,331

Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1508 N. 10th Avenue
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
963 N.8th Avenue
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
985 Sixth Avenue
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18745 S. Gadsden Street
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 North 10th Avenue
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 N. Main St.
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 N. Main Street
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
San Luis Pre-school
22751 S Main St
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)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) manages 9 public schools serving 5,170 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is ranked #315 out of 601 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)?
100% of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) 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)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,055 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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