Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gila Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Gila Bend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gila Bend Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gila Bend Elementary School is ranked #1929 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gila Bend Elementary School?
329 students attend Gila Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gila Bend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gila Bend Elementary School?
Gila Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gila Bend Elementary School offer ?
Gila Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gila Bend Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Gila Bend Elementary School located?
Gila Bend Elementary School is located in the North Gila Bend neighborhood of Gila Bend, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in North Gila Bend.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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