Ed Pastor Elementary 4 serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ed Pastor Elementary 4's student population of 556 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ed Pastor Elementary 4 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1465 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
46%

Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
65%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
47%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ed Pastor Elementary 4's ranking?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is ranked #1465 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ed Pastor Elementary 4?
556 students attend Ed Pastor Elementary 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ed Pastor Elementary 4 students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ed Pastor Elementary 4?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ed Pastor Elementary 4 offer ?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ed Pastor Elementary 4 part of?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.
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