- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Safford, AZ
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Powell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040724002267
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Ruth Powell Elementary School earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Safford · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Powell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Safford, AZ.
School address
District: Safford Unified District (4218) · Arizona
NCES ID 040724002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ruth Powell Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040724002267 · Safford, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 25:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Safford High School (828 students)
Ruth Powell Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ruth Powell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Safford High S
Safford High School
828 students
- This school
Ruth Powell Elementary School
575 students
- Dorothy Stinso
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 Ruth Powell Elementary School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Powell Elementary School compares
Ruth Powell Elementary 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 47% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.7%
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
33
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 40.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Ruth Powell Elementary 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 Ruth Powell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Stinson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafe Nelson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Safford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Graham High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Powell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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 other 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Powell Elementary School
How many students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Safford, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Powell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Powell Elementary School is 25:1, which is 47% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Powell Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Ruth Powell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Powell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Powell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Safford, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Ruth Powell Elementary School rank among public schools in Safford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public 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 public schools in Safford on the city page.
What other schools are in Safford Unified District (4218)?
Besides Ruth Powell Elementary School, Safford Unified District (4218) also operates Safford High School (828 students), Dorothy Stinson School (539 students), and Lafe Nelson School (471 students). See the Safford Unified District (4218) district page for the complete list.