Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Larkspur 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Larkspur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Larkspur Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Larkspur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larkspur Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larkspur Elementary School's ranking?
Larkspur Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Larkspur Elementary School often compared to?
Larkspur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercury Mine Elementary School, Madison #1 Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Larkspur Elementary School?
321 students attend Larkspur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Larkspur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larkspur Elementary School?
Larkspur Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Larkspur Elementary School offer ?
Larkspur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Larkspur Elementary School part of?
Larkspur Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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