Gladden Farms Elementary

11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR
MARANA, AZ 85653

www.maranausd.org/gfe

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gladden Farms Elementary is a public school located within the Marana Unified School District in Marana, Arizona. Serving a growing suburban community, the school is situated in a family-oriented residential development, which allows it to function as a central hub for the neighborhood’s student population. The school is known for its modern facilities and a focus on providing a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The educational approach at Gladden Farms typically aligns with the Marana Unified School District’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science while integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the local community to ensure student success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and an engaging classroom atmosphere, Gladden Farms aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

742

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladden Farms Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	310
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
369 (49.7%)
Hispanic
310 (41.8%)
Two or More
32 (4.3%)
Asian
14 (1.9%)
Black
12 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone:	(520)682-1180
Website:	http://www.maranausd.org/gfe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 94

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gladden Farms Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	120
Grade 6	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gladden Farms Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	49.1%
Male	378	50.9%

Elementary School K - 8th

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Marana Unified District (4404)

396 Students

5051 W OVERTON RD
TUCSON, AZ 85742 (9.2 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th