Gila Bend Elementary
311 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gila Bend Elementary School, located at 308 N Martin Ave in Gila Bend, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Gila Bend Unified School District. As a small-town school, it is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential life skills. The school emphasizes a close-knit culture where faculty and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student population, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Arizona state academic standards while integrating resources to help students thrive in a rural setting. By leveraging its district affiliation, Gila Bend Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that promote student engagement and parent involvement. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.gilabendusd.org](http://www.gilabendusd.org).
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Arizona state academic standards while integrating resources to help students thrive in a rural setting. By leveraging its district affiliation, Gila Bend Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that promote student engagement and parent involvement. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.gilabendusd.org](http://www.gilabendusd.org).
311
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic | 211 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 70 |
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Hispanic211 (67.8 %)
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American Indian70 (22.5 %)
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White24 (7.7 %)
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Two or More4 (1.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.6 %)
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: | Gila Bend Unified District (4238) |
| Phone: | (928)683-2225 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 311 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
1
Kindergarten
37
Grade 1
28
Grade 2
23
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
35
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
55
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1 |
| Kindergarten | 37 |
| Grade 1 | 28 |
| Grade 2 | 23 |
| Grade 3 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 35 |
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 29 |
| Grade 8 | 55 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 155 | 49.8% |
| Male | 156 | 50.2% |