- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerton, AZ
Encanto Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Encanto Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040789002568
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encanto Learning Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Somerton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Encanto Learning Center has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Encanto Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Somerton, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789002568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Encanto Learning Center shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040789002568 · Somerton, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 17.5:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerton Middle School (697 students)
Encanto Learning Center shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Encanto Learning Center 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
- This school
Encanto Learning Center
403 students
- Sun Valley Ele 260
Sun Valley Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Encanto Learning Center reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Encanto Learning Center compares
Encanto Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Encanto Learning Center is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 Encanto Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Encanto Learning Center'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
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Somerton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Encanto Learning Center
How many students attend Encanto Learning Center?
Encanto Learning Center has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerton, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center is 17.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encanto Learning Center?
76.8% of students at Encanto Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Encanto Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Encanto Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Somerton, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encanto Learning Center?
Encanto Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Encanto Learning Center rank among schools in Somerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Encanto Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Somerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerton Elementary District (4500)?
Besides Encanto Learning Center, 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.