Gila Bend Elementary School
Tel:
(928)683-2225
- Gila Bend Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Gila Bend Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gila Bend Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 211 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gila Bend Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gila Bend Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1721 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 39% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gila Bend Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gila Bend Elementary School is Success Academy Lewis (24.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kiser Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kiser Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gila Bend Kiser Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 102 students
1.1 miles
38739 W. I-8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928)683-2588 1.1 PK-8 102 - Buckeye Success Academy Lewis Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 24 students
24.3 miles
26700 S. Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)386-6160 24.3 9-12 24 - Maricopa Mobile Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 28 students
26.9 miles
42798 S. 99th Avenue
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520)568-2280 26.9 K-8 28 - Palo Verde Palo Verde Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 447 students
27.6 miles
10700 S. Palo Verde Road
Palo Verde, AZ 85343
(623)327-3690 27.6 PK-8 447 - Arlington Arlington Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 259 students
28.9 miles
9410 S. 355th Ave
Arlington, AZ 85322
(623)386-2031 28.9 PK-8 259
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