- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Luis, AZ
Sun Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040789003814
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in San Luis · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Luis, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+149 students YoY
Sun Valley Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+158.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+149 students YoY 040789003814 · San Luis, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 26:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerton Middle School (697 students)
Sun Valley Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+158.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley 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 260
Sun Valley Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Sun Valley Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley Elementary School compares
Sun Valley 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 53% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 93% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 99.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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
Similar elementary schools in San Luis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Ed Pastor Elementary 4
Standard public school
646 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Standard public school
575 students
Rio Colorado Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Luis, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 26:1, which is 53% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Sun Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in San Luis, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Sun Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in San Luis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Luis, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Luis on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerton Elementary District (4500)?
Besides Sun Valley 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.