Safford K-8 School

saffordk8.tusd1.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-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.

318

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

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	17
Hispanic	261
Black	26
Two or More	2
American Indian	12

Hispanic
261 (82.1%)
Black
26 (8.2%)
White
17 (5.3%)
American Indian
12 (3.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)

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://saffordk8.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 15

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Safford K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	20
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Safford K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	45.9%
Male	172	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)