At a glance
Reported students
575
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505
Ruth Powell Elementary School: 575 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Ruth Powell Elementary School
Ruth Powell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Safford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Safford Unified District (4218). NCES reports 575 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.5%) and White (40.2%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ruth Powell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.2%
- Hispanic55.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Safford Unified District (4218)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dorothy Stinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
539 reported students
Lafe Nelson School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
471 reported students
Safford Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
375 reported students
Safford High School
High · Grades 09–12
828 reported students
Mt Graham High School
High · Grades 09–12
86 reported students
Public schools near Ruth Powell Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafe Nelson School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | KG–06 | 471 | 0.2 mi |
| Dorothy Stinson School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | PK–06 | 539 | 1 mi |
| Triumphant Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Triumphant Learning Center (4225) | KG–08 | 101 | 1.1 mi |
| Thatcher Elementary School Elementary · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 03–06 | 549 | 2.6 mi |
| Jack Daley Primary School Elementary · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | PK–02 | 418 | 2.6 mi |
| Solomon Elementary School Elementary · Solomon Elementary District (4222) | PK–08 | 179 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Powell Elementary School
What grades does Ruth Powell Elementary School serve?
Ruth Powell Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Safford Unified District (4218).
How many students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School reported 575 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 488 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth Powell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 575 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ruth Powell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Safford Unified District (4218) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ruth Powell Elementary School in?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is part of Safford Unified District (4218), based in Safford, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruth Powell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lafe Nelson School (0.2 mi), Dorothy Stinson School (1 mi), Triumphant Learning Center (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.