Kiser Elementary School in Gila Bend, AZ serves 115 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which ranks among the lowest ratios in Arizona for student attention.
Math proficiency is between 20% and 24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, while reading proficiency ranges from 20% to 29%, also lower than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency ranges from 21% to 39%, positioning Kiser Elementary School approximately equal to or slightly above the state average of 24%.
The school's overall testing rank has improved from #1408 in 2022 to #1273 in 2023 but remains in the bottom 50% statewide.
Enrollment increased slightly from 112 students in 2021 to 115 in 2022 before declining to 112 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 95% and 78% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a stable socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kiser Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Gila Bend, AZ, encompassing approximately 90.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiser Elementary School's student population of 119 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiser Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
White
4%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
68%
39%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiser Elementary School's ranking?
Kiser Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 1,921 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kiser Elementary School?
119 students attend Kiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kiser Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiser Elementary School?
Kiser Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kiser Elementary School offer ?
Kiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiser Elementary School part of?
Kiser Elementary School is part of Paloma School District (4255).
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