AZPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ruth Powell Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|SAFFORD, Arizona|Safford Unified District (4218)
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
School Profile
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
523
Student:Teacher
22.7:1
Locale
Town
District
Safford Unified District (4218)Phone
(928)348-7030School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
46%
64th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
39%
65th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
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)
575
Current enrollment
Growing(+14% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Powell Elementary School
Ruth Powell Elementary School currently enrolls 523 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Safford Unified District (4218) in AZ.
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