Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District
School District · San Luis, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#112 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,364
$812 vs Arizona median
District size
5,170 students
Much larger than Arizona median
About Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is a San Luis, Arizona school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,170 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.9:1. The district invests $10,364 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest Jr. High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) with test data.
Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- San Luis
- Total Enrollment
- 5,170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
The average composite rating for Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) spends $10,364 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) is 27.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Southwest Jr. High School is the highest-rated school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Across schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gadsden Elementary District (4505) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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