- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amado, AZ
Sopori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sopori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040730000628
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sopori Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Sopori Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sopori Elementary School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040730000628 · Amado, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 10.5:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Sopori Elementary School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sopori Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- This school 105
Sopori Elementary School
105 students
What this shows Sopori Elementary School reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sopori Elementary School compares
Sopori Elementary School 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$8,786
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
Counselors0.5 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 83.8%
White 12.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Sopori Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sopori Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sopori Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sopori Elementary School
How many students attend Sopori Elementary School?
Sopori Elementary School has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amado, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sopori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sopori Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sopori Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Sopori Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sopori Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sopori Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Amado, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sopori Elementary School?
Sopori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Sopori Elementary School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.