The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ed Pastor Elementary 4
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is a public elementary school in San Luis that serves kindergarten through sixth grade. It sits within the Gadsden Elementary District, one of multiple districts that serve this fast-growing border city in southwestern Arizona. The school is one of several elementary campuses spread across San Luis, a city whose economy draws on retail, agriculture, manufacturing, and cross-border commerce. Housing in San Luis tends to be relatively affordable compared to the national benchmark, though home values have risen over time. The city has been among the fastest-growing in Arizona, with significant annexation and planned growth corridors identified in its general plan.
The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school serving these grades. The student population is entirely Hispanic. This reflects the broader San Luis population, which is predominantly Hispanic and has strong cultural and family ties to San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, just across the border. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, but the district participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, meaning all students at all school sites receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of household income. This removes the barrier of meal applications for families and ensures universal access.
State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year are available for math, English language arts, and science. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency level sits below the midpoint relative to districts in Yuma County. In math, proficiency rates varied by grade, with the highest rate in fifth grade and lower rates in third and sixth grades. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: fourth grade posted the strongest result, while third and sixth grades were lower. In science, tested at fifth grade, about a quarter of students met the proficiency standard. These are the most recent results available, and there is no prior year of comparable data to show a trend. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the school is approaching academic improvement.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, nor data on chronic absenteeism or discipline. Information on special education services and English learner support was not provided. The district has publicly reported a new literacy program for early childhood education and an Early College Program that gives middle school students exposure to college-level coursework through partnerships with community colleges. However, those programs are referenced at the district level, not specifically at Ed Pastor Elementary 4.
The school operates as a regular public school. It is not a charter or magnet school. Its location on Sixth Avenue places it within the residential fabric of the city. San Luis is largely car-dependent, though the downtown area near the border has some walkable retail and pedestrian activity. Most schools in the district, including this one, are on separate campuses rather than clustered in a downtown core.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is a large, Hispanic-majority elementary school in a growing border community with affordable housing. The district provides free meals to all students. Academic proficiency on state tests is below the county midpoint, with room for improvement across both math and reading. The school does not serve high school grades, so a family would need to plan for the transition to a district or high school that does. What is not available in the data is information on class sizes, teacher experience, special education caseloads, or specific enrichment offerings at this school site. Those are details a prospective parent would want to gather directly from the school or district.
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