Gila Bend Elementary

Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
309 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gila Bend Elementary School, located at 308 N Martin Ave in Gila Bend, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Gila Bend Unified School District. As a small-town school, it is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential life skills. The school emphasizes a close-knit culture where faculty and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student population, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Arizona state academic standards while integrating resources to help students thrive in a rural setting. By leveraging its district affiliation, Gila Bend Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that promote student engagement and parent involvement. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.gilabendusd.org](http://www.gilabendusd.org).
309
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    208 (67.3%)
  • American Indian
    67 (21.7%)
  • White
    21 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
Phone: (928)683-2225
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio