AZPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Lafe Nelson School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|SAFFORD, Arizona|Safford Unified District (4218)

SAFFORD, AZ 85546

School Profile

Grades
K–6
Enrollment
462
Student:Teacher
25.7:1
Locale
Town

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45%
63th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
45%
71th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
17.4%
SY 2019-20

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,262
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 64%Local 23%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$295,393
+4.2% YoY
Safford, AZ metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

471
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafe Nelson School

Enrollment at Lafe Nelson School stands at 462 students. The school is a Primary institution in the Safford Unified District (4218) district.

Calendar Guides

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