Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, V H Lassen 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
V H Lassen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
V H Lassen Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
V H Lassen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V H Lassen Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1687 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V H Lassen Elementary School's ranking?
V H Lassen Elementary School is ranked #1687 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are V H Lassen Elementary School often compared to?
V H Lassen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View School, C J Jorgensen School, Sunland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend V H Lassen Elementary School?
281 students attend V H Lassen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of V H Lassen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V H Lassen Elementary School?
V H Lassen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does V H Lassen Elementary School offer ?
V H Lassen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is V H Lassen Elementary School part of?
V H Lassen Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is V H Lassen Elementary School located?
V H Lassen Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
The school is amazing to everyone here they love it to.
2 4/15/2008
THIS SCHOOL NEEDS IMPROVE IN THERE EDUCATION. I REALLY PERFER TO SAY NOTHING THEN TO SAY NEGATIVES THINGS
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