Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District

23 Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611-7312
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 149 students in Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,492 Schools
# Students
149 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#205 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
47%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
95 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
64%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
16
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,671 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,047 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,671
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,047
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sonoita Elementary District (4461)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Upper Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District manages 1 public schools serving 149 students.
What is the rank of Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District is ranked #200 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District?
64% of Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,047 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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