Gadsden Elementary School

18745 S. Gadsden Street
Gadsden, AZ 85336

ges.gesd32.org

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gadsden Elementary School is the flagship institution of the Gadsden Elementary School District #32, located in the rural community of Gadsden, Arizona. Serving a predominantly close-knit, agricultural community near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, bilingual development, and social-emotional growth. The school serves as a central hub for the local area, working to bridge cultural and linguistic diversity while preparing students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

As part of a smaller district, Gadsden Elementary is known for its focused approach to student support and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages parent and community involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, Gadsden Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills, character, and cultural awareness necessary to thrive as responsible citizens in a rapidly evolving society.

461

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gadsden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	459

Hispanic
459 (99.6 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Phone:	(928)627-6970
Website:	http://ges.gesd32.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 71