Dorothy Stinson School

2013 S 8TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546

www.saffordusd.com

583 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dorothy Stinson School is a public elementary school located in Safford, Arizona, serving as part of the Safford Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded education through a structured curriculum tailored to meet state standards and the specific needs of the local community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dorothy Stinson School works to maintain strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Safford area to ensure student success. By providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school strives to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond. For those looking for more specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or current district initiatives, the school's official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

583

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy Stinson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	336
Black	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
336 (57.6 %)
White
221 (37.9 %)
Two or More
10 (1.7 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Safford Unified District (4218)
Phone:	(928)348-7010
Website:	http://www.saffordusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 78