Larkspur Elementary School
Tel:
(602)449-3300
- Larkspur Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Larkspur Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Larkspur Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Larkspur Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larkspur Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #1161 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paradise Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Larkspur Elementary School is Basis Phoenix (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Basis Phoenix (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 511 students
0.7 miles
13613 N. Cave Creek Rd Bldg C
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)996-4355 0.7 K-5 511 - Phoenix Basis Phoenix Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 781 students
1.0 miles
11850 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602)595-9870 1.0 5-12 781 - Phoenix Desert Cove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 520 students
1.0 miles
11020 North 28th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602)449-3400 1.0 K-6 520 - Phoenix Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 511 students
1.0 miles
1919 East Sharon Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602)449-3100 1.0 PK-6 511 - Phoenix Shea Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 640 students
1.3 miles
2728 E. Shea Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602)449-3500 1.3 6-8 640
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
