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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOMERTON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4500)·NCES 040789002568

Encanto Learning Center

400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave., Somerton, AZ 85350 · (928) 341-6700 · Yuma County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL403 STUDENTS
Enrollment
403
Elementary
DISTRICT 382 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
67
Grade 6
67
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
35789%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 48%
Two+
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
369%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20651%
Female
19749%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
25.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +2.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
403
-32 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 20.6:1
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
89%
was 89%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Encanto Learning Center

Encanto Learning Center, an average-sized elementary campus in Somerton, Arizona, part of Somerton Elementary District (4500), teaches 403 students, covering grades pre-K through 6.

Somerton Elementary District (4500) runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 2,986 students. Encanto Learning Center is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Encanto Learning Center reports that nearly all students (89%) are Hispanic. Beyond that, the school records 9% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 65% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Encanto Learning Center shows 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.2:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Yuma County) shows that median household earnings sit near $62,876, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Yuma County's 89 public schools (combined enrollment of about 38,800 students), Encanto Learning Center is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Desert Sonora Elementary School, around 0.2 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Encanto Learning Center has edged down 7%, going from 435 students in 2018 to 403 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 20.6:1 in 2018 to 19.2:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Encanto Learning Center typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Yuma County at a glance

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Population
211,741
Census ACS
Median income
$62,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
89
38,800 students

Quick facts

School name
Encanto Learning Center
District
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Address
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave., Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone
(928) 341-6700
County
Yuma County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
403
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
040789002568
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Encanto Learning Center
How many students attend Encanto Learning Center?
Encanto Learning Center enrolls approximately 403 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Encanto Learning Center serve?
Encanto Learning Center serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Encanto Learning Center is approximately 19.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Encanto Learning Center?
At Encanto Learning Center, the student body is approximately 2% White, 89% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is Encanto Learning Center in?
Encanto Learning Center is part of Somerton Elementary District (4500).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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