- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerton, AZ
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bravie T. Soto Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040789003813
👥 S:T ratio 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Somerton · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bravie T. Soto Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Somerton, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789003813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 040789003813 · Somerton, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 22.9:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerton Middle School (697 students)
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+25.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerton Middl
Somerton Middle School
697 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
579 students
- Orange Grove E
Orange Grove Elementary School
412 students
- Desert Sonora
Desert Sonora Elementary School
406 students
- Encanto Learni
Encanto Learning Center
403 students
- This school 229
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Bravie T. Soto Elementary School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bravie T. Soto Elementary School compares
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 95% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Bravie T. Soto Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
District finance for Somerton Elementary District (4500) reports $11,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bravie T. Soto Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encanto Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bravie T. Soto Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
How many students attend Bravie T. Soto Elementary School?
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerton, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bravie T. Soto Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Somerton, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bravie T. Soto Elementary School?
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bravie T. Soto Elementary School rank among public schools in Somerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bravie T. Soto Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Somerton, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerton Elementary District (4500)?
Besides Bravie T. Soto Elementary School, Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Somerton Middle School (697 students), Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students), and Orange Grove Elementary School (412 students). See the Somerton Elementary District (4500) district page for the complete list.