Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Powell Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Powell Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ruth Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafe Nelson School, Dorothy Stinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School?
529 students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ruth Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Powell Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ruth Powell Elementary School part of?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is part of Safford Unified District (4218) School District.
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