Enrollment
176
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040324001108
San Luis Pre-School — San Luis, AZ
Federal NCES profile for San Luis Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Luis Pre-School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
San Luis Pre-School reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 98% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 120% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 176 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gadsden Elementary District (4505) spends $11,550 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.0% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 28.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Luis Pre-School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 98% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
— 98% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,550
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 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.
Overview
Enrollment 176 Top 26% in Arizona — larger than 74% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 35:1 +98% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040324001108
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 176:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden Elementary District (4505), which includes San Luis Pre-School.
$11,550
Per student
-23%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 60.7%
Federal 28.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 27:1
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- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about San Luis Pre-School
How many students attend San Luis Pre-School?
San Luis Pre-School has 176 students enrolled. It is a other school in San Luis, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Luis Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Luis Pre-School is 35:1, which is 98% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Luis Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at San Luis Pre-School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4%. The school serves a student body in San Luis, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Luis Pre-School?
San Luis Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.