Gila Bend Elementary School

About Gila Bend Elementary School

Gila Bend Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gila Bend, Arizona. It is part of the Gila Bend Unified School District and serves students in grades K-8. The school has a student body of approximately 500 students and a staff of more than 50 teachers and staff.
Gila Bend Elementary School strives to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment. The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including student council, a chess club, and a robotics club.
Gila Bend Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school works to ensure that all students receive the individualized attention they need to succeed. The school also works to foster a sense of community among students, teachers, and parents.
Gila Bend Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment and works to ensure that all students can reach their full potential.

Address:	308 N Martin Ave Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Phone:	(928) 683-2225
Site:	gbusd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	256 students

Overview Gila Bend Elementary School

Gila Bend Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Gila Bend Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gila Bend Elementary School

Gila Bend Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gila Bend Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.