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Lafe Nelson School

Safford, Arizona · Grades K to 6 · Safford Unified District (4218)

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About Lafe Nelson School

Lafe Nelson School is a public school in Safford, Arizona, serving kindergarten through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 471 students enrolled. With about 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22.4 students per teacher. Safford Unified District (4218) runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Graham County. Within 5 miles there are 14 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1100 S 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546
Phone	(928) 348-7020
School district	Safford Unified District (4218)
Grades	K to 6
Students (2024-25)	471
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21
Students per teacher	22.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Graham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040724001030). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Safford · 0.2 mi Safford Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Safford · 0.3 mi Safford High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Safford · 0.4 mi GIFT - Safford High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Safford · 0.4 mi Dorothy Stinson SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Safford · 0.8 mi Triumphant Learning CenterCharter · Grades K to 8Safford · 0.9 mi Mt Graham High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Safford · 1.7 mi GIFT - Mt. Graham High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Safford · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lafe Nelson School serve?

Lafe Nelson School serves kindergarten through grade 6.

How many students attend Lafe Nelson School?

Lafe Nelson School reported 471 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School?

About 22.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 471 students and 21 teachers in federal data.

Is Lafe Nelson School a public or charter school?

Lafe Nelson School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lafe Nelson School in?

Lafe Nelson School is part of Safford Unified District (4218). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/safford-unified-district-4218/

Where is Lafe Nelson School located?

Lafe Nelson School is at 1100 S 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546. The phone number is (928) 348-7020.

How many other schools are near Lafe Nelson School?

There are 14 other schools within 5 miles of Lafe Nelson School in our directory.