Sun Valley Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
243 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District.
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