Lafe Nelson School

www.saffordusd.com

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

455

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafe Nelson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	259
Black	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	8

Hispanic
259 (56.9 %)
White
176 (38.7 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
8 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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)348-7020
Website:	http://www.saffordusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
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 68

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 54