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Lafe Nelson School

1100 S 10Th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546, United States

+1 (928) 348-7020

http://www.saffordusd.com

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Lafe Nelson School Overview

About This School

Lafe Nelson School is a public middle in Safford, Arizona, serving 471 students in grades K-6. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 with 21 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $75,078. Students are composed of 52% male and 48% female. The demographic breakdown includes 58% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

471

Total Students

K-6

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

21 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Graham County

Students per Counselor

1427:1

Lafe Nelson School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.9:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

1427

Students per Counselor

Lafe Nelson School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$75,078

City Avg: $66,043

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio22:1

Students per Counselor1427:1

Lafe Nelson School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.02%

Male

47.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 471 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White37.15%

Hispanic57.96%

Asian0%

Black1.06%

Two or More Races1.7%

Native American2.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lafe Nelson School

Q: What is Lafe Nelson School?

A: Lafe Nelson School is a middle public located in Safford.

Q: How many students attend Lafe Nelson School?

A: Lafe Nelson School has approximately 471 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School is 22:1.

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Detailed Information about Lafe Nelson School

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About Lafe Nelson School - Safford, AZ

Quick Facts about Lafe Nelson School
School Name	Lafe Nelson School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	1100 S 10Th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546, Safford, AZ
County	Graham County
Phone	+1 (928) 348-7020
Total Students	471
Student-Teacher Ratio	22:1
Full-Time Teachers	21
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafe Nelson School

What is Lafe Nelson School?

Lafe Nelson School is a middle public located in Safford.

How many students attend Lafe Nelson School?

Lafe Nelson School has approximately 471 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lafe Nelson School is 22:1.

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