Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District

5001 W Dobbins Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339-9733
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,766 students in Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
7,766 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
460 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#281 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District 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.
20%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
213 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
193 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,899 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
47%
# Black Students
1,387 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
18%
6%
# White Students
734 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
9%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
314 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
247
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
815
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
851
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
763
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
886
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
799
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
840
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
841
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
860
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
864
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,598 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,135
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,598
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Laveen Elementary District (4276)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Grades: PK-8
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 W Carver Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2050
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #33.
Paseo Pointe School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8800 S 55th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 980 students
Rank: #44.
Laveen Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 W Carver Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 605-8550
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Rogers Ranch School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6735 S 47th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2030
Grades: K-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #66.
Laveen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4141 W Mcneil St
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 822 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6855 W Meadows Loop E
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2020
Grades: PK-8
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3851 W Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 237-9120
Grades: PK-8
| 839 students
Rank: #99.
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7275 W Vineyard Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 605-8540
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #1010.
Cheatham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4725 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-7040
Grades: PK-8
| 744 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,766 students.
What is the rank of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District is ranked #278 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District?
63% of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,598 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 7,766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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