Laveen Elementary School

4141 W Mcneil St
Laveen, AZ 85339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laveen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laveen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Laveen Elementary School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
822 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Laveen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laveen Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#950 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laveen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laveen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Laveen Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laveen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Laveen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laveen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laveen Elementary School's ranking?
Laveen Elementary School is ranked #950 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Laveen Elementary School often compared to?
Laveen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheatham Elementary School, Desert Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laveen Elementary School?
822 students attend Laveen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Laveen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laveen Elementary School?
Laveen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laveen Elementary School offer ?
Laveen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Laveen Elementary School part of?
Laveen Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Laveen Elementary School located?
Laveen Elementary School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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