Laird Elementary School
Tel:
(480)730-7102
- Laird Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Laird Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laird Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laird Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laird Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1360 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 13% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laird Elementary School is Student Choice High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Integrity Education Centre (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Yavapai Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Student Choice High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 489 students
0.4 miles
1833 N. Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)947-9511 0.4 9-12 489 - Scottsdale Yavapai Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 361 students
0.7 miles
701 North Miller Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480)484-6100 0.7 PK-6 361 - Tempe Integrity Education Centre Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 46 students
1.2 miles
515 E. Continental Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)731-4829 1.2 K-12 46 - Scottsdale Peoria Horizons Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 98 students
1.2 miles
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480)990-7223 1.2 K-6 98 - Scottsdale Scottsdale Online Learning Grades: K-12 | 55 students
1.9 miles
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480)484-7900 1.9 K-12 55
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