How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Safford Unified District (4218) | Somerton Elementary District (4500) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Safford, Arizona | Somerton, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 2,943 | 2,877 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 20.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Safford Unified District (4218) | Somerton Elementary District (4500) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,262 | $11,752 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 32.0% |
| State Revenue | 66.4% | 61.5% |
| Local Revenue | 18.8% | 6.5% |
Safford Unified District (4218)
Federal State Local
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Safford Unified District (4218) | Somerton Elementary District (4500) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.1% | 1.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 96.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.4% | 62.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Safford Unified District (4218) | Somerton Elementary District (4500) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1007.4:1 | 578:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.3% | 34.5% |
School Types
Safford Unified District (4218)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.