At a glance
Reported students
523
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
Rio Colorado Elementary School: 523 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
24.9:1 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
- 471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Rio Colorado Elementary School
Rio Colorado Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in San Luis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Gadsden Elementary District (4505). NCES reports 523 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.9:1, 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 (98.1%) and White (1.5%). English learners represent 51.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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 Rio Colorado Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 24.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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
- 51.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White1.5%
- Hispanic98.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- 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
Gadsden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
391 reported students
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
662 reported students
Desert View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
760 reported students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
766 reported students
Gadsden Academy of Remote Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
0 reported students
Public schools near Rio Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 662 | 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 |
| Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ Elementary · Charter · Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501) | KG–08 | 575 | 1.7 mi |
| Desert View Elementary Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 760 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio Colorado Elementary School
What grades does Rio Colorado Elementary School serve?
Rio Colorado Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
How many students attend Rio Colorado Elementary School?
Rio Colorado Elementary School reported 523 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio Colorado Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 24.9:1, based on 523 students and 21 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 Rio Colorado Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio Colorado 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 Rio Colorado Elementary School in?
Rio Colorado 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 Rio Colorado Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arizona Desert 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.