Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Powell Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Safford school district, covering approximately 422.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 53.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Powell Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Powell Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ruth Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafe Nelson School, Thatcher Elementary School, Dorothy Stinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School?
575 students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Powell Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Powell Elementary School part of?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is part of Safford Unified District (4218).
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