Lafe Nelson School
- Lafe Nelson School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Lafe Nelson School's student population of 520 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lafe Nelson School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lafe Nelson School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #574 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Safford Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lafe Nelson School is Safford High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Safford Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruth Powell Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Safford Safford High School Grades: 9-12 | 856 students
0.3 miles
1400 W. 11th Street
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7050 0.3 9-12 856 - Safford Safford Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 442 students
0.3 miles
698 W. 11th Street
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7040 0.3 7-8 442 - Safford Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
0.4 miles
523 Tenth Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)428-3141 0.4 Inquire with school n/a - Safford Ruth Powell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 531 students
0.4 miles
1041 S. 14th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7030 0.4 K-6 531 - Safford Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
0.5 miles
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)865-2822 0.5 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Lafe Nelson school teachers and staff are kind, caring, and at tentative to my daughter's needs. I especially love her kindergarten teacher, Mrs Taylor, who finds creative ways to help her read the sight words in a story form. This has helped her to feel accomplished at a kindergarten level of education. The binders she created to keep all her school task, notes and homework keep everything simple and easy for us. Mrs Taylor was highly recommended and I'm really impressed with her. Mrs Omeara the principle is engaged and active in the classrooms as well and has a smile to every child and parent she sees. I could go on and on about the teachers there. They really care about the kids and their success. - Posted by Parent - Jennifer |
| 5 I just started going to this school and there are a lot of good people, and I am having a hard time just from some kids but it is overall a great school my teacher is Awsome! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Taylor |
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