Lafe Nelson School vs Solomon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafe Nelson School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
471 students
Solomon Elementary School
Solomon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
179 students
| Measure | Lafe Nelson School Safford, Arizona | Solomon Elementary School Solomon, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,136 | #419 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #30099 of 50,301 | #23939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 471 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Safford | Solomon |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solomon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 42.8).
- •Lafe Nelson School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Solomon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Solomon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.4).
- •Lafe Nelson School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 179.
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 Lafe Nelson School better than Solomon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Solomon Elementary School ranks higher (51.8 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 Lafe Nelson School and Solomon Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Safford and Solomon in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafe Nelson School: 471. Solomon Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafe Nelson School and Solomon Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Lafe Nelson School is 522nd of 1,136 and Solomon Elementary School is 419th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).