Overview
Kiser Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in GILA BEND, Arizona. The school enrolls 115 students. It is part of the Paloma School District (4255) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
115 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictPaloma School District (4255)
County4013
CityGILA BEND
ZIP85337
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040843000799
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment115
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)