Very Good
#662 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Somerton, AZ
A Somerton Elementary District (4500) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
343 N. Carlisle Avenue, Somerton, AZ 85350
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AZ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sun Valley Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AzCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Desert View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #5 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
Sun Valley Elementary School is listed in Somerton Elementary District (4500); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Valley Elementary School
Sun Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerton, AZ, part of Somerton Elementary District (4500), serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 2,006 schools in AZ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School serve?
Sun Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley Elementary School rank in AZ?
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #662 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sun Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (928) 341-6000
- Area population (ZIP 85350)
- 19,273
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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