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#1464 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Larkspur Elementary School

Elementary School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ

A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3012 E GREENWAY RD, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$11,848
Chronic Absenteeism55.9%

Students at Larkspur Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Larkspur Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,331

Median home value

$387,900

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paradise Valley Christian PreparatoryPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.4 mi285Compare →
Basis Phoenix PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–51.0 mi814Compare →
Desert Cove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–61.0 mi385Compare →
Hidden Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–61.0 mi297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#39 of 44
District spending per student
$11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Larkspur Elementary School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Larkspur Elementary School

Larkspur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,464 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Larkspur Elementary School

What grades does Larkspur Elementary School serve?

Larkspur Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Larkspur Elementary School?

Larkspur Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Larkspur Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Larkspur Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Larkspur Elementary School rank in AZ?

Larkspur Elementary School ranks #1,464 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Larkspur Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Larkspur Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Larkspur Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Larkspur Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Larkspur Elementary School a charter school?

No, Larkspur Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Larkspur Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Larkspur Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.9%
Area population (ZIP 85032)
70,447
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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