Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laveen 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laveen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laveen Elementary School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Laveen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laveen 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
#1051 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laveen Elementary School's ranking?
Laveen Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Laveen Elementary School often compared to?
Laveen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Meadows Elementary School, Cheatham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laveen Elementary School?
811 students attend Laveen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Laveen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laveen Elementary School?
Laveen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laveen Elementary School offer ?
Laveen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laveen Elementary School part of?
Laveen Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Laveen Elementary School located?
Laveen Elementary School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.
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