Safford K-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85701 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#996 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#47032 of 50,301 nationally
About Safford K-8 School
Safford K-8 School is a public elementary located in Tucson, in the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 318 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 996th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 318.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Safford K-8 School ranks 181st of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7%
- Reading proficiency (30%)13%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Safford K-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Safford K-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
City High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
165 students · 689 m away
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
54 students · 689 m away
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 826 m away
Tucson Magnet High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,938 students · 1.1 km away
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
563 students · 1.2 km away
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students · 1.3 km away
Mexicayotl Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
41 students · 1.4 km away
Highland Free School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
31 students · 1.4 km away
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
73 students · 1.5 km away
Borton Primary Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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Echo Canyon K-8
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Blenman Elementary School
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317 students
Robles Elementary School
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320 students
Diamondback Elementary School
Bullhead City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
313 students
Tsaile Elementary School
Tsaile · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Safford K-8 School a good school?
Safford K-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 16.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #996 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Safford K-8 School rank in Arizona?
Safford K-8 School ranks #996 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #47032 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Safford K-8 School?
Safford K-8 School had 318 students in 2025.
Is Safford K-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Safford K-8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Safford K-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Safford K-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.