Very Good
#656 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 33% in state
Lafe Nelson School
Elementary School · Safford Unified District (4218) · Safford, AZ
A Safford Unified District (4218) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 S 10TH AVE, Safford, AZ 85546
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafe Nelson School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lafe Nelson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,930
Median home value
$192,700
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Stinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Triumphant Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Safford Unified District (4218)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafe Nelson School is listed in Safford Unified District (4218); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafe Nelson School
Lafe Nelson School is a public elementary school in Safford, AZ, part of Safford Unified District (4218), serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafe Nelson School
What grades does Lafe Nelson School serve?
Lafe Nelson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lafe Nelson School?
Lafe Nelson School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafe Nelson School rank in AZ?
Lafe Nelson School ranks #656 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Lafe Nelson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafe Nelson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lafe Nelson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafe Nelson School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lafe Nelson School a charter school?
No, Lafe Nelson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafe Nelson School a Title I school?
No, Lafe Nelson School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (928) 348-7020
- Area population (ZIP 85546)
- 20,735
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85546; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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