Gadsden Elementary School

School Overview

Gadsden Elementary School, located in San Luis, Arizona, serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Gadsden Elementary School District, it is positioned in a rural setting and is not a charter school. The school has a total enrollment of about 391 students, making it one of the two schools at the same educational level in the district, where it ranks as the largest in terms of enrollment.

Student-Teacher Dynamic

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is lower than the district average of 27.6:1. With 17 teachers on staff, this ratio indicates a moderately scaled class environment, allowing for greater individual attention compared to some of its peers. The grade distribution reveals that enrollment is spread across various grades, with the highest numbers found in the fifth grade, which has 69 students, while the pre-kindergarten class has 46 students.

Demographic and Socioeconomic Context

Gadsden Elementary School has a predominantly Hispanic demographic, accounting for 99.5% of its student body, which reflects the cultural landscape of the surrounding community. The school also has a significant socioeconomic factor, with approximately 69.1% of students being directly certified for free or reduced lunch programs. This statistic indicates a substantial portion of the student population comes from low-income households, highlighting the challenges and needs of the community it serves.