Gadsden Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,230 students in Gadsden Elementary School District. Gadsden Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Gadsden Elementary School District are Desert View Elementary School, Southwest Junior High School and Arizona Desert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Gadsden Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Gadsden Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gesd32.org |
| School District Phone Number | (928) 627-6540 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 2,393 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,230 Students | 1,117,176 Students |
| # of Teachers | 138 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
Gadsden Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 640 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #448 out of 645 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 44% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 32,005 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5,221 Students | 502,880 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 100% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 59,345 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 7 Students | 422,241 Students |
| % White Students | n/a | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 34,441 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 119 | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 397 | 80,890 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 470 | 81,453 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 478 | 82,173 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 509 | 85,828 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 563 | 88,927 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 598 | 89,606 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 626 | 88,350 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 728 | 87,251 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 742 | 86,910 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 86,168 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 84,138 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 78,404 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 83,970 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $7,749 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,809 is less than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $41 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $46 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,749 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,809 | $9,802 |
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Gadsden Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Desert View Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 40%1508 N. 10th AvenueRank:6/Top 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: K-6 | 690 students
- Rank: #22.Southwest Junior High School Math: 27% | Reading: 33%963 N.8th AvenueRank:4/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: 7-8 | 810 students
- Rank: #33.Arizona Desert Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 24%1245 N. Main St.Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Grades: K-6 | 687 students
- Rank: #44.Cesar Chavez Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 25%1130 North 10th AvenueRank:3/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: K-6 | 678 students
- Rank: #55.Ed Pastor Elementary 4 Math: 25% | Reading: 25%985 Sixth AvenueRank:3/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: K-6 | 457 students
- Rank: #66.Gadsden Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 19%18745 S. Gadsden StreetRank:1/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: K-6 | 506 students
- Rank: #77.San Luis Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%1135 N. Main StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: 6-8 | 660 students
- Rank: #88.Rio Colorado Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 15%1055 N. Main StreetRank:1/Bottom 50%10
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Grades: PK-6 | 623 students
- Rank: #99.22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-4774
Grades: PK | 119 students
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