- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AZ
Gadsden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040324000250
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 391
- students enrolled
Gadsden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · Arizona
NCES ID 040324000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gadsden Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040324000250 · Gadsden, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 19.6:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Elementary (766 students)
Gadsden Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gadsden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez E
Cesar Chavez Elementary
766 students
- Desert View El
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
- This school
Gadsden Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Gadsden Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden Elementary School compares
Gadsden Elementary School 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.1%
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Gadsden Elementary School 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 Gadsden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Elementary School
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gadsden Elementary School?
90.9% of students at Gadsden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Besides Gadsden Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary District (4505) also operates Cesar Chavez Elementary (766 students), Desert View Elementary (760 students), and Arizona Desert Elementary School (662 students). See the Gadsden Elementary District (4505) district page for the complete list.