Ruth Powell Elementary School

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ruth Powell Elementary School is a public school located in Safford, Arizona, and is part of the Safford Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded experience that prepares them for their future academic endeavors.

As a member of the Safford Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a focus on student achievement and community engagement. The faculty and staff at Ruth Powell Elementary prioritize the social-emotional and academic growth of their students, aiming to create a welcoming campus culture. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.

575

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Powell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	319
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	10

Hispanic
319 (55.5%)
White
231 (40.2%)
American Indian
10 (1.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
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)348-7030
Website:	http://saffordusd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 61

Ungraded 9