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Gladden Farms Elementary

11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR, MARANA, AZ 85653

Top 25% School in Arizona

Ranked 86 of 246 in Arizona

Top schools in Marana
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Gladden Farms Elementary

11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR, MARANA, AZ 85653

Top 25% School in Arizona

Ranked 86 of 246 in Arizona

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About Gladden Farms Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
680
Total Students
$55035
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 56.5%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 36.9%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
56.5%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
36.9%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 680
51%
347 Female
49%
333 Male

Student Population

680 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

655 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gladden Farms Elementary Contact Information

Address

11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR, MARANA, AZ 85653

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Phone

(520) 682-1180

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TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM- 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gladden Farms Elementary in Marana, Arizona, recently received tremendous relief from overcrowding through the opening of a nearby K-8 campus to serve students in the area. This new campus has led to more balanced enrollment levels and is creating a positive learning environment.

FAQ

Q1: What documents do I need to enroll my child at Gladden Farms Elementary?

A: To enroll your child, you will need to provide proof of residency, your child's birth certificate, their immunization records, and your photo identification.

Q2: Does Gladden Farms Elementary offer before or after school care?

A: Yes! Gladden Farms offers affordable before and after school programs. They have supervised and engaging educational components as part of the programming to support working parents.

Q3: What technology do the kids get to use during their school day at Gladden Farms Elementary?

A: The kids get to use Chromebooks, smartboards, and interactive online learning components to assist with reading, math, and researching. This gets them ready for a future where technology will be a significant focus.

Q4: As a parent, how can I become involved at Gladden Farms Elementary?

A: You can get involved in classrooms, attend PTO meetings, enjoy family nights, and participate in service projects that the school organizes.

Q5: Are teachers at Gladden Farms Elementary any good?

A: Yes, they are! The teachers at Gladden Farms are highly qualified and care about their students. They work to teach each child, based on their learning style, so that every student succeeds.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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