- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Safford, AZ
Dorothy Stinson School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Stinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040724000623
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Stinson School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Safford · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Stinson School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Stinson School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Safford, AZ.
School address
District: Safford Unified District (4218) · Arizona
NCES ID 040724000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dorothy Stinson School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040724000623 · Safford, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 20:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Safford High School (828 students)
Dorothy Stinson School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Stinson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Safford High S
Safford High School
828 students
- Ruth Powell El
Ruth Powell Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Dorothy Stinson School
539 students
- Lafe Nelson Sc
Lafe Nelson School
471 students
- Safford Middle
Safford Middle School
375 students
- Mt Graham High 86
Mt Graham High School
86 students
What this shows Dorothy Stinson School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Stinson School compares
Dorothy Stinson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 34.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Dorothy Stinson School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Safford Unified District (4218) reports $10,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Stinson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafe Nelson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Safford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Graham High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Stinson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Stinson School
How many students attend Dorothy Stinson School?
Dorothy Stinson School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Safford, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Stinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Stinson School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Stinson School?
44.9% of students at Dorothy Stinson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Stinson School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Stinson School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Safford, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Stinson School?
Dorothy Stinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Stinson School rank among elementary schools in Safford?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Stinson School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Safford, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Safford on the city page.
What other schools are in Safford Unified District (4218)?
Besides Dorothy Stinson School, Safford Unified District (4218) also operates Safford High School (828 students), Ruth Powell Elementary School (575 students), and Lafe Nelson School (471 students). See the Safford Unified District (4218) district page for the complete list.