Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District
School District · San Luis, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.9:1
Evaluating Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gadsden Elementary District (4505) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Desert View Elementary
San Luis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gadsden Elementary School
San Luis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwest Jr. High School
San Luis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#117 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,364
$812 vs Arizona median
District size
5,170 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) ranks #117 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Gadsden Elementary District (4505)'s schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Desert View Elementary (7.1/10), Gadsden Elementary School (6.8/10), and Southwest Jr. High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert View Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Gadsden Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwest Jr. High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Cesar Chavez Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | San Luis Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Arizona Desert Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Rio Colorado Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Ed Pastor Elementary 4 | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.8/10, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desert View Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
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 5.8/10. 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)?
Desert View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505) with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. 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 5.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
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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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