Desert Sonora Elementary School

301 N. carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Sonora Elementary School, located at 301 N. Carlisle Avenue in Somerton, Arizona, is a key educational institution within the Somerton School District. The school serves a diverse student population in a close-knit community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth, character development, and a lifelong love of learning. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Desert Sonora Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student well-being. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district news, and academic support tools. Through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and community members, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

406

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sonora Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	395
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
395 (97.3%)
White
9 (2.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Phone:	(928)341-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 64

Ungraded 7