Lafe Nelson School
Regular School · SAFFORD, AZ
Lafe Nelson School is a regular school school in SAFFORD, Arizona, serving grades KG–06 with 471 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 273 | 58% |
| White | 175 | 37% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 471 | 245M / 226F |
English Language Learners: 7 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45.0% +13.1pp | 31.9% | 243 |
| Reading Proficiency | 45.0% +6.1pp | 38.9% | 242 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 471 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Dorothy Stinson School Elementary
- Ruth Powell Elementary School Elementary
- Mt Graham High School High
- Safford High School High
- Safford Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85546) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040724001030
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD