Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laugharn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clifton Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laugharn Elementary School?
35 students attend Laugharn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Laugharn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laugharn Elementary School?
Laugharn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laugharn Elementary School offer ?
Laugharn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Laugharn Elementary School part of?
Laugharn Elementary School is part of Clifton Unified School District.
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