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Public School Review - Established 2003

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

1350 E Juan Sanchez Blvd.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (928) 627-6540
www.gesd32.org

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary District (4505) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,196 students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
5,196 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
Pre-K17628
Kind424101
1513107
2542112
3557117
4556114
5578118
6578118
7630118
8642120
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District Rank

Gadsden Elementary District (4505), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#303 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)
2023#303
2022#367
2021#455
2019#402
2018#448
2017#449
2016#459
2015#461
2014#400
2013#394
2012#384
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31%
34%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
202331%34%
202227%35%
202115%32%
201934%45%
201827%45%
201728%42%
201626%39%
201525%38%
201456%63%
201355%63%
201252%63%
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29%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
202229%40%
202122%39%
201932%45%
201827%44%
201725%42%
201624%40%
201525%38%
201463%79%
201361%78%
201258%77%
201159%77%
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11%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.66

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
20240.010.65
20230.010.65
20130.010.64
20110.010.65
20100.010.64
20090.010.64
20010.010.62
19920.020.56
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% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
99%
49%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
2024100%48%
2023100%47%
2022100%47%
2021100%46%
2020100%45%
2019100%45%
2018100%45%
2017100%45%
2016100%45%
2015100%45%
2014100%44%
2013100%43%
2012100%43%
2011100%42%
2010100%41%
2009100%41%
2008100%42%
2007100%41%
2006100%39%
2005100%38%
2004100%37%
2003100%36%
2002100%35%
2001100%33%
2000100%33%
1999100%32%
1998100%31%
1997100%30%
1996100%30%
1995100%29%
1994100%28%
1993100%27%
199299%25%
1991100%25%
1990100%24%
1989100%22%
1988100%23%
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% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,010 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,837 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
2023$48 MM$4 MM
2022$44 MM$4 MM
2021$48 MM$4 MM
2020$44 MM$4 MM
2019$43 MM$4 MM
2018$40 MM$4 MM
2017$41 MM$4 MM
2016$39 MM$3 MM
2015$35 MM$3 MM
2014$38 MM$3 MM
2012$35 MM$3 MM
2011$35 MM$3 MM
2010$35 MM$3 MM
2009$35 MM$2 MM
2008$37 MM$2 MM
2007$35 MM$2 MM
2006$34 MM$2 MM
2005$35 MM$2 MM
2004$39 MM$2 MM
2003$32 MM$2 MM
2002$21 MM$2 MM
2001$18 MM$1 MM
2000$14 MM$8 MM
1999$13 MM$2 MM
1998$19 MM$2 MM
1997$10 MM$7 MM
1996$10 MM$6 MM
1995$9 MM$6 MM
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Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
2023$47 MM$4 MM
2022$43 MM$4 MM
2021$47 MM$4 MM
2020$43 MM$4 MM
2019$42 MM$4 MM
2018$39 MM$4 MM
2017$46 MM$3 MM
2016$38 MM$3 MM
2015$32 MM$2 MM
2014$38 MM$3 MM
2012$31 MM$3 MM
2011$32 MM$2 MM
2010$32 MM$2 MM
2009$37 MM$2 MM
2008$36 MM$2 MM
2007$36 MM$2 MM
2006$34 MM$2 MM
2005$32 MM$2 MM
2004$40 MM$1 MM
2003$33 MM$1 MM
2002$22 MM$1 MM
2001$18 MM$2 MM
2000$13 MM$8 MM
1999$18 MM$2 MM
1998$11 MM$2 MM
1997$10 MM$6 MM
1996$11 MM$6 MM
1995$10 MM$6 MM
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Revenue / Student
$9,201
$11,551

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
2023$9,314$10,782
2022$8,778$10,794
2021$9,819$11,986
2020$8,778$10,794
2019$8,450$11,173
2018$7,639$11,763
2017$7,658$10,306
2016$7,250$9,541
2015$6,587$9,449
2014$7,191$8,489
2012$6,946$9,312
2011$6,832$9,958
2010$7,178$9,449
2009$6,972$9,374
2008$7,686$9,689
2007$7,446$9,028
2006$7,186$7,988
2005$7,653$7,640
2004$8,886$7,113
2003$7,942$6,846
2002$5,645$7,000
2001$5,184$5,056
2000$4,863$26,222
1999$4,991$5,976
1998$7,687$5,422
1997$4,577$15,154
1995$4,560$5,429
1992$4,508$5,848
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Spending / Student
$9,010
$11,452

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearGadsden Elementary District (4505)Arizona
2023$9,121$10,054
2022$8,600$10,562
2021$9,615$11,177
2020$8,600$10,562
2019$8,305$10,609
2018$7,465$11,165
2017$8,706$9,883
2016$7,143$8,430
2015$6,069$8,879
2014$7,097$8,678
2012$6,189$9,270
2011$6,322$9,464
2010$6,613$8,879
2009$7,345$8,323
2008$7,521$8,177
2007$7,511$7,648
2006$7,217$7,012
2005$7,175$6,644
2004$9,046$6,165
2003$8,274$5,701
2002$5,917$6,081
2001$5,333$6,763
2000$4,486$24,897
1999$7,060$6,021
1998$4,569$5,233
1997$4,409$13,894
1995$4,765$5,519
1992$4,834$5,527
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Best Gadsden Elementary District (4505) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Gr: K-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Academy Of Remote Learning
1350 E Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
San Luis Pre-school
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6960
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) manages 10 public schools serving 5,196 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is ranked #313 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
99% of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Gadsden Elementary District (4505)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,010 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,196 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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