Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lafe Nelson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Lafe Nelson 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 Lafe Nelson School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lafe Nelson School?
462 students attend Lafe Nelson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lafe Nelson School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafe Nelson School?
Lafe Nelson School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafe Nelson School offer ?
Lafe Nelson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lafe Nelson School part of?
Lafe Nelson school teachers and staff are kind, caring, and at tentative to my daughter's needs. I especially love her kindergarten teacher, Mrs Taylor, who finds creative ways to help her read the sight words in a story form. This has helped her to feel accomplished at a kindergarten level of education. The binders she created to keep all her school task, notes and homework keep everything simple and easy for us. Mrs Taylor was highly recommended and I'm really impressed with her. Mrs Omeara the principle is engaged and active in the classrooms as well and has a smile to every child and parent she sees. I could go on and on about the teachers there. They really care about the kids and their success.
- Posted by Parent - Jennifer
58/14/2019
I just started going to this school and there are a lot of good people, and I am having a hard time just from some kids but it is overall a great school my teacher is Awsome!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Taylor
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
