Enrollment
176
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Luis, AZ
San Luis Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for San Luis Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040324001108
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Luis Pre-School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in San Luis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 176
- students enrolled
San Luis Pre-School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Luis Pre-School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in San Luis, AZ.
School address
District: Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · Arizona
NCES ID 040324001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Luis Pre-School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Luis Pre-School
San Luis Pre-School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in San Luis, Arizona, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Arizona schools and 107% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Gadsden Elementary District (4505) spends $10,085 per pupil, 23% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) also operates Cesar Chavez Elementary (766 students) and Desert View Elementary (760 students) alongside San Luis Pre-School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Luis Pre-School compares
San Luis Pre-School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.2:1 | ▲ 107% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
35.2:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, San Luis Pre-School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden Elementary District (4505), which includes San Luis Pre-School.
$10,085
Per student
-23%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How San Luis Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Jr. High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Luis Pre-School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 35.2:1, which is 107% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Luis Pre-School rank among public schools in San Luis?
By Resource Investment Index, San Luis Pre-School ranks #1 of 12 public 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 public schools in San Luis on the city page.
Is San Luis Pre-School a good school?
San Luis Pre-School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)?
Besides San Luis Pre-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.
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