Dorothy Stinson School vs Lafe Nelson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Stinson School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
Lafe Nelson School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
471 students
| Measure | Dorothy Stinson School Safford, Arizona | Lafe Nelson School Safford, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,136 | #522 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #28459 of 50,301 | #30099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 539 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| city | Safford | Safford |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Stinson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 42.8).
- •Lafe Nelson School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Dorothy Stinson School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Dorothy Stinson School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.4).
- •Dorothy Stinson School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 471.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy Stinson School better than Lafe Nelson School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Stinson School ranks higher (45.2 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dorothy Stinson School and Lafe Nelson School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Safford and Safford in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Stinson School: 539. Lafe Nelson School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Stinson School and Lafe Nelson School rank in Arizona?
Dorothy Stinson School is 495th of 1,136 and Lafe Nelson School is 522nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).