Orange Grove Elementary School

3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350

www.ssd11.org/o/oge

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

379

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	362
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	12

Hispanic
362 (95.5 %)
American Indian
12 (3.2 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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)341-6200
Website:	http://www.ssd11.org/o/oge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 6

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 50

Ungraded 3