Gadsden Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Gadsden Elementary School 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 14% (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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gadsden Elementary School 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 Gadsden Elementary School 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
#1256 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gadsden Elementary School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #1256 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
493 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gadsden Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.
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