- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Laguna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laguna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757001384
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laguna Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laguna Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Elementary School ranks #12 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Laguna Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040757001384 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.3:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Laguna Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Laguna Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school 369
Laguna Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Laguna Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laguna Elementary School compares
Laguna Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Laguna Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laguna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laguna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cactus Shadows High School
Standard public school
1,362 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Standard public school
898 students
Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
Standard public school
141 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laguna Elementary School
How many students attend Laguna Elementary School?
Laguna Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laguna Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Laguna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laguna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laguna Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laguna Elementary School?
Laguna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laguna Elementary School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Elementary School ranks #12 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Laguna Elementary School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.