Laveen Elementary School
Tel:
(602)237-9110
- Laveen Elementary School serves 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Laveen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laveen Elementary School's student population of 749 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 749 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laveen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laveen Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #1440 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 50:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 45% |
| Black | 22% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laveen Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laveen Elementary School is Country Gardens Charter School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cheatham Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cheatham Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laveen Cheatham Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 788 students
0.6 miles
4725 W. South Mountain Way
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)237-7040 0.6 PK-8 788 - Chandler Legacy Traditional Charter School - Laveen Village Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 938 students
1.1 miles
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602)903-6615 1.1 K-8 938 - Laveen Vista Del Sur Accelerated Grades: PK-8 | 821 students
1.4 miles
3908 W. South Mountain Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)237-3046 1.4 PK-8 821 - Laveen Rogers Ranch School Grades: K-8 | 1032 students
1.6 miles
6735 S. 47th Avenue
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)304-2030 1.6 K-8 1032 - Laveen Riverbend Prep Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 343 students
2.2 miles
5625 S. 51st Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)285-3003 2.2 K-8 343
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