Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laura N. Banks 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laura N. Banks Elementary serves the west part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 27.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura N. Banks Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
We are a strong community of teachers, students, staff, parents, and volunteers that create a welcoming, positive learning environment; which promotes academic excellence for all, recognizing individual needs of students.
School Rankings
Laura N. Banks 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 Laura N. Banks Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura N. Banks Elementary School's ranking?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laura N. Banks Elementary School?
345 students attend Laura N. Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Laura N. Banks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura N. Banks Elementary School?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laura N. Banks Elementary School offer ?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura N. Banks Elementary School part of?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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