Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,877 students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.66
# American Indian Students
68 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,761 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
34 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
287
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
322
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
328
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
6
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,834 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,877 students.
What is the rank of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District is ranked #351 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
96% of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,834 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 2,877 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
