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 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,196 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
5,196 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
62,141 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.
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
99%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,010 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,201
$11,558
Spending / Student
$9,010
$11,459
Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) Public Schools (2026)
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 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
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: 28:1
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 E Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) manages 10 public schools serving 5,196 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is ranked #313 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)?
99% of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 17:1.
What is Gadsden Elementary District (4505)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,010 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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