Encanto Learning Center

400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350

www.ssd11.org/o/elc

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Valle Del Encanto Learning Center, located in Somerton, Arizona, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Somerton School District #11. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and support services tailored to the developmental needs of young children in the community. By focusing on foundational learning, the school aims to prepare students for a successful transition into their primary academic years within a nurturing and structured environment.

The institution emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, working closely with families and the local community to foster student growth. As part of the Somerton School District, Valle Del Encanto adheres to the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and student-centered learning. Through its targeted programming, the center serves as a vital resource for families in the region, ensuring that children have access to the early instruction and social-emotional development necessary to build a strong educational path.

453

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Encanto Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	402
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	39

Hispanic
402 (88.7 %)
American Indian
39 (8.6 %)
White
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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)341-6700
Website:	http://www.ssd11.org/o/elc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
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 15

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 71

Ungraded 1