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#1055 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Elgin Elementary School
Elementary School · Sonoita Elementary District (4461) · Elgin, AZ
A Sonoita Elementary District (4461) elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23 ELGIN RD, Elgin, AZ 85611
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elgin Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,545
Median home value
$327,300
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Sonoita Elementary District (4461)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elgin Elementary School is listed in Sonoita Elementary District (4461); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elgin Elementary School
Elgin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elgin, AZ, part of Sonoita Elementary District (4461), serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Elgin Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elgin Elementary School
What grades does Elgin Elementary School serve?
Elgin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elgin Elementary School rank in AZ?
Elgin Elementary School ranks #1,055 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Elgin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elgin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elgin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elgin Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elgin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elgin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elgin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elgin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (520) 455-5514
- Area population (ZIP 85611)
- 1,413
- Area median age
- 53.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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