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Enrollment
539
Elementary
DISTRICT 528 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAFFORD UNIFIED DISTRICT (4218)·NCES 040724000623
Dorothy Stinson School
2013 S 8TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ 85546 · (928) 348-7010 · Graham County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL539 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 42% of Arizona public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 83 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 81 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 84 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 21% smaller than its 6th grade class (84).
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dorothy Stinson School→Safford Middle School
Based on grade levels within Safford Unified District (4218). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
36.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -6.0pp since 2017
Math
34.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -18.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 36 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 18 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36.0% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | 43.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 39.0% | 40.0% |
| 2021-22 | 47.0% | 46.0% |
| 2020-21 | 39.0% | 42.0% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2017-18 | 42.0% | 52.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dorothy Stinson School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Graham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #467 of 1,072 ▲ 12 | #4 of 10 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #521 of 1,072 ▼ 106 | #5 of 10 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -11.5pp | #58 of 930 | #1 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 539 | #427 of 1,223 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.3:1 | #752 of 991 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.9% | #553 of 1,007 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.6% | #425 of 721 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
539
+28 (+5%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 558
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 539 | 28 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 563 | 28 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 583 | 27 | 21.6:1 | 49% (285) |
| 2020-21 | 511 | 29 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 631 | 33 | 19.1:1 | 55% (346) |
| 2015-16 | 631 | 34 | 18.6:1 | 64% (403) |
| 2010-11 | 656 | 35 | 18.7:1 | 67% (442) |
| 2000-01 | 618 | 36 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 558 | 24 | 23.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dorothy Stinson School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (631 to 539); teachers down 15% (33 to 28).
About Dorothy Stinson School
Dorothy Stinson School is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in SAFFORD, Arizona. The school covers pre-K through 6 and reported 539 students in 2024-25.
Safford Unified District (4218) runs Dorothy Stinson School along with 5 other schools, enrolling 2,874 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Dorothy Stinson School is 60% Hispanic. The remaining shares are 35% White and 3% multiracial. Graham County as a whole is about 31% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 52% means there is a 52% chance two randomly chosen students at Dorothy Stinson School are from different groups.
On staff are 28 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Arizona average 17.0:1.
Dorothy Stinson School earns a C+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 42% of Arizona public elementary schools.
In the wider Graham County area, median household income comes to about $67,325, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Graham County's 32 public schools enroll about 6,927 students and include Dorothy Stinson School.
Lafe Nelson School is about 0.8 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Locale: Town: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
A 5% gain took enrollment from 511 in 2020-21 to 539 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 17.6:1 to 19.3:1.
Dorothy Stinson School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Graham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
39,232
Census ACS
Median income
$67,325
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
6,927 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Safford Unified District (4218)
- Safford High SchoolHigh · 828 students
- Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolElementary · 575 students
- Lafe Nelson SchoolElementary · 471 students
- Safford Middle SchoolMiddle · 375 students
- Mt Graham High SchoolHigh · 86 students
- Henry Dunkerson Pathways AcademyElementary
Other schools in SAFFORD
- Safford High SchoolHigh · 828 students
- Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolElementary · 575 students
- Lafe Nelson SchoolElementary · 471 students
- Safford Middle SchoolMiddle · 375 students
- Triumphant Learning CenterElementary · 101 students
- Mt Graham High SchoolHigh · 86 students
Nearby schools
- Lafe Nelson School0.8 mi · 471
- Safford Middle School0.8 mi · 375
- Mt Graham High School0.9 mi · 86
- Ruth Powell Elementary School1.0 mi · 575
- Safford High School1.1 mi · 828
- Triumphant Learning Center1.3 mi · 101
Frequently asked questions
About Dorothy Stinson SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dorothy Stinson School?
Dorothy Stinson School enrolls approximately 539 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Dorothy Stinson School serve?
Dorothy Stinson School serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Dorothy Stinson School?
Approximately 19.3:1 students per teacher at Dorothy Stinson School.
How diverse is Dorothy Stinson School?
Dorothy Stinson School reports a student body of 35% White, 60% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Dorothy Stinson School in?
Dorothy Stinson School is part of Safford Unified District (4218).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.