LAFE NELSON SCHOOL
Lafe Nelson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Safford Unified District (4218) school district, located in Safford, AZ with about 492 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Lafe Nelson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lafe Nelson School is a public elementary school located in Safford, Arizona, and is part of the Safford Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment. As an integral part of the Safford district, it adheres to state academic standards while emphasizing student development, literacy, and core subjects to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.
The school is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing the resources provided through the Safford Unified School District, Lafe Nelson aims to create a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find further information on the district’s official website at http://www.saffordusd.k12.az.us.
For more information, contact Lafe Nelson School at (928) 348-7020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
http://www.saffordusd.k12.az.us
LAFE NELSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Safford, AZ with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Safford Unified District (4218)
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 492 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.8%
- White
- 43.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.