At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
Arizona Desert Elementary School: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
26.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 588
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Arizona Desert Elementary School
Arizona Desert Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Luis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Gadsden Elementary District (4505). NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.5:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.1%) and White (0.6%). English learners represent 52.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arizona Desert Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 26.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 52.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic99.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ed Pastor Elementary 4
Elementary · Grades KG–06
646 reported students
Desert View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
760 reported students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
766 reported students
Rio Colorado Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
523 reported students
Gadsden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
391 reported students
Gadsden Academy of Remote Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
0 reported students
Public schools near Arizona Desert Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Colorado Elementary School Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | PK–06 | 523 | 0.2 mi |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 646 | 0.8 mi |
| Gadsden Academy of Remote Learning Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–08 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 766 | 1.6 mi |
| Desert View Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 760 | 1.6 mi |
| Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ Elementary · Charter · Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501) | KG–08 | 575 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Desert Elementary School
What grades does Arizona Desert Elementary School serve?
Arizona Desert Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 588 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arizona Desert Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 26.5:1, based on 662 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arizona Desert Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gadsden Elementary District (4505) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Arizona Desert Elementary School in?
Arizona Desert Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505), based in San Luis, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arizona Desert Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rio Colorado Elementary School (0.2 mi), Ed Pastor Elementary 4 (0.8 mi), Gadsden Academy of Remote Learning (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.