- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerton, AZ
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040789001566
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Somerton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Somerton, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040789001566 · Somerton, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerton Middle School (697 students)
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerton Middl
Somerton Middle School
697 students
- This school
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
- Sun Valley Ele 260
Sun Valley Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Tierra Del Sol Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Del Sol Elementary School compares
Tierra Del Sol 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Arizona - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.7%
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
22
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School 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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encanto Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Del Sol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerton, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% higher 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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Somerton, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School rank among schools in Somerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School ranks #1 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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Somerton Middle School (697 students), Orange Grove Elementary School (412 students), and Desert Sonora Elementary School (406 students). See the Somerton Elementary District (4500) district page for the complete list.