Excellent
#238 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 12% in state
Encanto Learning Center
Elementary School · Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Somerton, AZ
A Somerton Elementary District (4500) elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3200, Somerton, AZ 85350
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Encanto Learning Center score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Encanto Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,115
Median home value
$211,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sonora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Bravie T. Soto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Encanto Learning Center is listed in Somerton Elementary District (4500); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Encanto Learning Center
Encanto Learning Center is a public elementary school in Somerton, AZ, part of Somerton Elementary District (4500), serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Encanto Learning Center
What grades does Encanto Learning Center serve?
Encanto Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Encanto Learning Center?
Encanto Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Encanto Learning Center rank in AZ?
Encanto Learning Center ranks #238 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Encanto Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Encanto Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Encanto Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Encanto Learning Center has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Encanto Learning Center a charter school?
No, Encanto Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Encanto Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Encanto Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.1%
- Phone
- (928) 341-6700
- Area population (ZIP 85350)
- 19,273
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 85350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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