Top Rankings
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 118 students in Sonoita Elementary District (4461). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Sonoita Elementary District (4461) have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
118 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sonoita Elementary District (4461), which is ranked within the top 30% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.3%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2010–2022. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
30%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
6%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 16-year historical data
% White
66%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,119 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,881 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,119
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,881
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sonoita Elementary District (4461) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Upper Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Elgin, AZ 85611
(520) 455-5514
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonoita Elementary District (4461)?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) manages 1 public schools serving 118 students.
What is the rank of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) is ranked #160 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoita Elementary District (4461)?
66% of Sonoita Elementary District (4461) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoita Elementary District (4461)?
Sonoita Elementary District (4461) has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Sonoita Elementary District (4461)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,881 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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