Laugharn Elementary School in Clifton, AZ serves 35 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency for 2023 is 8%, which is lower than the state average of 34% and the district average of 21%, showing a decline from 37% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stood at 19% in 2022, lower than the Arizona state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 20%, following a downward trend from 35% in 2019.
Science proficiency in 2022 is reported at 10%, which is lower than the state average of 24% and district average of 7%.
Enrollment has declined significantly from 206 students in 1999 to 35 students in 2023, with Hispanic students constituting the majority at 25 out of 35, indicating demographic shifts in this rural Arizona elementary school.
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%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
26%
33%
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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