Encanto Learning Center

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Encanto Learning Center ranks 657 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Encanto Learning Center is an elementary school located in Somerton, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 453. The school is part of the Somerton Elementary District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Encanto Learning Center faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds (89.62% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were 29% in ELA and 37% in Math, compared to the district's 24% and 28%, and the state's 39% and 43%, respectively. Encanto Learning Center also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.4 to 19.6 over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Somerton Elementary District.

To address these issues, the school and district may consider implementing targeted interventions to support the academic growth of underperforming student subgroups, investing in high-quality professional development for teachers, and exploring ways to increase per-student spending and reduce the student-teacher ratio. Strengthening partnerships with families and the local community could also help the school better understand and address the unique needs of its population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350

(928) 341-6700

District: Somerton Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
657^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,132

Students who attend Encanto Learning Center usually attend:

Middle:

Somerton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.7%

American Indian:

8.6%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Encanto Learning Center ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Somerton Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.7%), American Indian (8.6%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Somerton Elementary District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center is 19.6. 4 elementary schools in the Somerton Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Encanto Learning Center employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Encanto Learning Center is $8,132. 3 elementary schools in the Somerton Elementary District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Encanto Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Encanto Learning Center 657^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Encanto Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

Somerton Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerton Elementary District 226^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Encanto Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2016	16.25	939^th	1079	13.0%
2017	21.45	884^th	1106	20.1%
2018	24.86	820^th	1109	26.1%
2019	25.72	741^st	1039	28.7%
2021	34.35	727^th	1226	40.7%
2022	31.65	617^th	1000	38.3%
2023	27.98	860^th	1245	30.9%
2024	22.94	657^th	904	27.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.69	328^th	444	26.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	43.62	76^th	155	51.0%
2021	41.89	431^st	975	55.8%
2023	32.87	255^th	451	43.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%
2023	43.53	401^st	820	51.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	40.69	379^th	618	38.7%
2023	40.43	639^th	1116	42.7%
2024	34.33	345^th	546	36.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.25	30^th	60	50.0%
2023	25.28	34^th	37	8.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.22	775^th	1023	24.2%
2019	26.03	613^th	862	28.9%
2021	28.56	843^rd	1219	30.8%
2023	30.43	801^st	1219	34.3%
2024	20.96	477^th	593	19.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.62	635^th	1032	38.5%
2019	30.55	551^st	850	35.2%
2021	42.34	636^th	1220	47.9%
2022	40.54	494^th	830	40.5%
2023	25.75	903^rd	1216	25.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	35.55	588^th	911	35.5%
2019	32.22	461^st	709	35.0%
2021	42.71	606^th	1198	49.4%
2022	37.67	446^th	716	37.7%
2023	35.44	739^th	1170	36.8%
2024	29.40	311^th	472	34.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Encanto Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	47.82	219^th	654	66.5%
2022	24.80	72^nd	82	12.2%
2023	32.44	141^st	219	35.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Encanto Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	4	2	1	288	7	n/a	n/a	302
2007	9	2	1	299	13	n/a	n/a	324
2008	1	3	0	309	9	n/a	n/a	322
2009	4	0	4	310	10	n/a	n/a	328
2010	12	0	1	284	7	n/a	n/a	304
2011	11	0	0	444	8	1	0	464
2012	13	0	0	441	8	0	1	463
2013	4	0	1	278	6	0	0	289
2014	4	1	0	302	8	0	0	315
2015	8	1	0	259	4	0	0	272
2016	1	1	2	282	26	0	1	313
2017	4	1	3	359	29	0	0	396
2018	5	2	4	388	35	0	1	435
2019	7	1	5	456	42	0	1	512
2020	7	1	0	438	36	0	1	483
2021	7	2	0	427	31	0	2	469
2022	5	1	1	424	35	0	2	468
2023	6	1	0	402	39	0	5	453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Encanto Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	302	15.0	20.1	90.4
2007	324	13.0	24.9	55.2
2008	322	15.6	20.6	82
2009	328	16.3	20.1	78
2010	304	16.5	18.4	99
2011	464	18.9	24.4	99.4
2012	463	20.2	22.9	99.4
2013	289	18.0	16.0	82.7
2014	315	17.5	18.0	99
2015	272	18.0	15.1	0
2016	313	16.0	19.5	99
2017	396	18.5	21.3	n/a
2018	435	21.0	20.6	82.8
2019	512	22.0	23.2	82.8
2020	483	26.0	18.5	89.6
2021	469	25.0	18.7	n/a
2022	468	25.3	18.4	89.7
2023	453	23.0	19.6	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Encanto Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	302	15.0	20.1	90.4
2007	324	13.0	24.9	55.2
2008	322	15.6	20.6	82
2009	328	16.3	20.1	78
2010	304	16.5	18.4	99
2011	464	18.9	24.4	99.4
2012	463	20.2	22.9	99.4
2013	289	18.0	16.0	82.7
2014	315	17.5	18.0	99
2015	272	18.0	15.1	0
2016	313	16.0	19.5	99
2017	396	18.5	21.3	n/a
2018	435	21.0	20.6	82.8
2019	512	22.0	23.2	82.8
2020	483	26.0	18.5	89.6
2021	469	25.0	18.7	n/a
2022	468	25.3	18.4	89.7
2023	453	23.0	19.6	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Encanto Learning Center

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,195 (15.9%)	$543 (7.2%)	$2,932 (39.0%)	$4,974 (66.2%)	$802 (10.7%)	$5,775 (76.9%)	$7,513
2020	$451 (6.9%)	$38 (0.6%)	$941 (14.3%)	$5,235 (79.8%)	$834 (12.7%)	$6,069 (92.5%)	$6,559
2021	$517 (7.2%)	$205 (2.9%)	$1,239 (17.4%)	$5,245 (73.5%)	$1,170 (16.4%)	$6,416 (89.9%)	$7,138
2022	$421 (5.2%)	$75 (0.9%)	$917 (11.3%)	$6,504 (80.0%)	$1,132 (13.9%)	$7,636 (93.9%)	$8,132

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Encanto Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 741^st of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 860^th of 1245 Elementary schools	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	453	11.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	42	39	7.1%
Asian	5	0	100%
Hispanic	456	402	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	6	14.3%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	89.6%	6.8%

Schools Near Encanto Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Encanto Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-6	400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 341-6700	453	23	19.6	89.6%	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	402 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	22.9	657^th of 904 public elementary schools	27.3%		28	860^th of 1245 public elementary schools	30.9%	203	29.0	42.0	22.0	29.0	37.0	24.0		26.0	$8,132	$421	$75	$917	$6,504	$1,132	$7,636
Somerton Virtual Learning Institute	Public, Virtual	K-8	343 N Carlisle Avenue	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 341-6072	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Desert Sonora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 N. carlisle Avenue	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 341-6300	439	25	17.5	86.8%	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	429 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41.3	468^th of 904 public elementary schools	48.2%		48.5	570^th of 1245 public elementary schools	54.2%	102	33.0	38.0	47.0	32.0	43.0	42.0	54.0	26.0	$10,341	$949	$69	$1,967	$8,159	$1,164	$9,323
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School	Public	K-6	1201 Main Street	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(928) 341-6000	175	10	17.5	2.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	174 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		36.0
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1002 South Somerton Ave	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 341-6400	712	35	20.3	81.9%	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	697 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	19.9	696^th of 904 public elementary schools	23.0%		30.4	814^th of 1245 public elementary schools	34.6%	118	24.0	30.0	37.0	32.0	27.0	13.0	30.0	23.0	$8,891	$588	$88	$1,264	$7,240	$974	$8,214
Orange Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3525 W County 16 1/2 St	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 341-6200	379	20	18.9	88.7%	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	362 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	32.6	547^th of 904 public elementary schools	39.5%		42.7	628^th of 1245 public elementary schools	49.6%	81	26.0	38.0	48.0	42.0	25.0	30.0	43.0	23.0	$8,626	$444	$65	$954	$6,770	$1,346	$8,117
Gadsden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	18745 S. Gadsden Street	Gadsden	85336	Yuma County	Gadsden Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 627-6970	461	20	23.0	96.7%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	459 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.9	565^th of 904 public elementary schools	37.5%		40.6	663^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	46.7%	98		23.0	32.0	38.0	45.0	25.0	41.0	31.0	$8,140	$1,121	$529	$2,772	$5,895	$594	$6,489
Mesquite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4451 W. 28th Street	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-4100	628	25	25.1	54.9%	82 (13.1%)	2 (0.3%)	516 (82.2%)	16 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	36.6	509^th of 904 public elementary schools	43.7%		51.2	531^st of 1245 public elementary schools	57.3%	22	32.0	38.0	43.0	41.0	35.0	31.0	46.0	31.0	$8,510	$1,173	$270	$2,615	$5,501	$1,568	$7,068
Gary A. Knox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2926 S 21st Dr	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-5500	582	26	22.8	75.9%	32 (5.5%)	7 (1.2%)	533 (91.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	35.1	519^th of 904 public elementary schools	42.6%		29.3	834^th of 1245 public elementary schools	33.0%	315	28.0	40.0	27.0	50.0	37.0	36.0	31.0	42.0	$9,039	$1,059	$300	$2,417	$6,102	$1,579	$7,681
Valley Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4501 W 20th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-4000	486	26	19.0	74.9%	35 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	441 (90.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)								(n/a)		43.0							$10,893	$2,698	$407	$5,803	$5,784	$2,004	$7,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Encanto Learning Center

What district is Encanto Learning Center in?

Somerton Elementary District

What schools do graduates of Encanto Learning Center attend?

Students who attend Encanto Learning Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Somerton Middle School

How many students attend Encanto Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Encanto Learning Center.

Is Encanto Learning Center a good school?

Encanto Learning Center ranks 657^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Encanto Learning Center?

Students at Encanto Learning Center are 89% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

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