At a glance
Reported students
620
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
San Luis Middle School: 620 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
31:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about San Luis Middle School
San Luis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Luis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Gadsden Elementary District (4505). NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31:1, above the Arizona median of 18.2:1 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 (99.4%) and White (0.6%). English learners represent 38.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. 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 San Luis Middle School
- 1How do the reported 31:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 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%
- Hispanic99.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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.
Southwest Jr. High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
652 reported students
Ed Pastor Elementary 4
Elementary · Grades KG–06
646 reported students
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
662 reported students
Rio Colorado Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
523 reported students
Desert View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
760 reported students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
766 reported students
Public schools near San Luis Middle 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 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Luis Pre-School Other · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | PK–PK | 176 | under 0.1 mi |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School Elementary · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 662 | 0.2 mi |
| PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center High · Charter · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) | 09–12 | 187 | 0.3 mi |
| Southwest Jr. High School Middle · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | 07–08 | 652 | 1.3 mi |
| Somerton Middle School Middle · Somerton Elementary District (4500) | 06–08 | 697 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Luis Middle School
What grades does San Luis Middle School serve?
San Luis Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
How many students attend San Luis Middle School?
San Luis Middle School reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 543 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Luis Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 31:1, based on 620 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is San Luis Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Luis Middle 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 San Luis Middle School in?
San Luis Middle 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 San Luis Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rio Colorado Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), San Luis Pre-School (under 0.1 mi), Arizona Desert Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.