ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orange Grove Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somerton Elementary District (4500) school district, located in Somerton, AZ with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Orange Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Orange Grove Elementary School, located at 3525 W County 16 1/2 St in Somerton, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Somerton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a diverse range of instructional activities, Orange Grove aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Orange Grove Elementary is deeply integrated into the Somerton area, often acting as a focal point for student engagement and community involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide its student body with the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Orange Grove Elementary School at (928) 341-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
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ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Somerton, AZ with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 415 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.4%
White
0.5%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.