Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Encanto Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Encanto Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Encanto Learning Center's student population of 453 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Encanto Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Encanto Learning Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encanto Learning Center's ranking?
Encanto Learning Center is ranked #1112 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Encanto Learning Center?
453 students attend Encanto Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Encanto Learning Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encanto Learning Center?
Encanto Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Encanto Learning Center offer ?
Encanto Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Encanto Learning Center part of?
Encanto Learning Center is part of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District.
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