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Ruth Powell Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
1041 S 14th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546 · (928) 348-7030 · Part of Safford Unified District
Students
575
Students per teacher
21:1
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Ruth Powell Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Cactus Flats kids: Safford Middle School
On the path
Where Cactus Flats kids come from and go next.
PK–6Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolYou are here
7–8Safford Middle Schoolin Safford
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency39%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 38.5%
Location
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1041 S 14th Ave, Safford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K63
Kindergarten62
Grade 173
Grade 270
Grade 367
Grade 486
Grade 584
Grade 661
Ungraded9
Enrollment over time
473’20
546’21
529’22
523’23
575’24
Up 21.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 55%White 40%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.