Rio Colorado Elementary School

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rio Colorado Elementary School is a public school located in San Luis, Arizona, and is part of the Gadsden Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of core curriculum standards and student success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gadsden Elementary School District, which prioritizes community involvement and preparing students for future educational transitions. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Rio Colorado Elementary strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world skills. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies through the district’s official website at http://www.gesd32.org.

523

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Colorado Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	513
American Indian	2

Hispanic
513 (98.1%)
White
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Phone:	(928)627-6902
Website:	http://gesd32.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 70