GLADDEN FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gladden Farms Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Marana Unified District (4404) school district, located in Marana, AZ with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Gladden Farms Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gladden Farms Elementary is a public school located within the Marana Unified School District in Marana, Arizona. Serving a growing suburban community, the school is situated in a family-oriented residential development, which allows it to function as a central hub for the neighborhood’s student population. The school is known for its modern facilities and a focus on providing a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The educational approach at Gladden Farms typically aligns with the Marana Unified School District’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science while integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the local community to ensure student success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and an engaging classroom atmosphere, Gladden Farms aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Gladden Farms Elementary at (520) 682-4749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11745 W. Gladden Farms Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
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GLADDEN FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Marana, AZ with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
547
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 547 students

White
61.6%
Hispanic/Latino
32.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.