Tierra Del Sol Elementary School

1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350

www.ssd11.org/o/tds

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, located in Somerton, Arizona, is a key institution within the Somerton School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to foster student growth in a community-centered setting. With a focus on foundational learning, the school integrates core curriculum standards with programs aimed at developing both the social and intellectual skills necessary for long-term student success.

The school prides itself on its close connection to the local Somerton community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources from the Somerton School District, Tierra Del Sol strives to ensure that students are equipped with the technological literacy and academic proficiency required for their transition to middle school. Through its dedication to inclusive learning and student engagement, the school plays a vital role in preparing the youth of the Somerton area to become capable, responsible citizens.

712

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	697
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
697 (97.9 %)
White
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

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)341-6400
Website:	http://www.ssd11.org/o/tds
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
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 19

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 121