- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Luis, AZ
Desert View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Desert View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040324003116
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert View Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in San Luis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert View Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in San Luis, AZ.
School address
District: Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · Arizona
NCES ID 040324003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Desert View Elementary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040324003116 · San Luis, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 27.1:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Elementary (766 students)
Desert View Elementary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez E
Cesar Chavez Elementary
766 students
- This school
Desert View Elementary
760 students
- Arizona Desert
Arizona Desert Elementary School
662 students
- Southwest Jr.
Southwest Jr. High School
652 students
- Ed Pastor Elem
Ed Pastor Elementary 4
646 students
- San Luis Middl
San Luis Middle School
620 students
What this shows Desert View Elementary reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert View Elementary compares
Desert View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Desert View Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Elementary District (4505) reports $10,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Luis Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in San Luis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Ed Pastor Elementary 4
Standard public school
646 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Standard public school
575 students
Rio Colorado Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Sun Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
260 students 26:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert View Elementary
How many students attend Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has 760 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Luis, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 59% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert View Elementary?
74.9% of students at Desert View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Desert View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in San Luis, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert View Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Luis?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in San Luis, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Luis on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Besides Desert View Elementary, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) also operates Cesar Chavez Elementary (766 students), Arizona Desert Elementary School (662 students), and Southwest Jr. High School (652 students). See the Gadsden Elementary District (4505) district page for the complete list.