Enrollment
894
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laveen, AZ
Laveen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laveen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429000341
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laveen Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laveen Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laveen Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laveen Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laveen Elementary School
Laveen Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 894 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 894 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $9,365 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Laveen's public schools, it stands alongside Estrella Foothills Global Academy (984 students): Laveen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 24:1).
Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students) and Rogers Ranch School (997 students) alongside Laveen Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laveen Elementary School compares
Laveen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$9,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 16.8%
White 8.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Laveen Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laveen Elementary District (4276), which includes Laveen Elementary School.
$9,365
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 53.8%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Laveen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laveen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Laveen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laveen Elementary School
How many students attend Laveen Elementary School?
Laveen Elementary School has 894 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laveen, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laveen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laveen Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Laveen Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Laveen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laveen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laveen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laveen Elementary School?
Laveen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laveen Elementary School rank among schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Laveen Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laveen on the city page.
Is Laveen Elementary School a good school?
Laveen Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Laveen Elementary School, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.
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