Safford K-8 School

www.tusd1.org/safford

425 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Safford K-8 School, located in the heart of downtown Tucson at 200 E. 13th Street, serves as a central educational hub within the Tucson Unified School District. Known for its historical significance and deep community roots, the school offers a comprehensive K-8 curriculum designed to support students through their foundational years of development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and the cultivation of essential life skills.

Beyond its core academics, Safford K-8 is recognized for its commitment to providing a diverse and enriching student experience. The school often leverages its urban location to connect students with the broader Tucson community, utilizing specialized programs and resources to enhance classroom instruction. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students, Safford K-8 strives to prepare its graduates for the transition into high school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on inclusivity and academic achievement.

425

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Safford K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	332
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
332 (78.1 %)
White
28 (6.6 %)
American Indian
26 (6.1 %)
Black
24 (5.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)225-3000
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/safford
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 23

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Safford K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	32
Grade 6	61
Grade 7	86
Grade 8	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Safford K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	48.9%
Male	217	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)