Enrollment
229
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bravie T. Soto Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Somerton, Arizona, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Arizona schools and 35% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Somerton Middle School (697 students) and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students) alongside Bravie T. Soto Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bravie T. Soto Elementary School compares
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerton Elementary District (4500), which includes Bravie T. Soto Elementary School.
$10,939
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 61.5%
Federal 32.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
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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.
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.
Is Bravie T. Soto Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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