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#1061 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Laura N. Banks Elementary
Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 S LEAD FLOWER AVE, Tucson, AZ 85735
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laura N. Banks Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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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Where Laura N. Banks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$71,250
Median home value
$190,600
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracepointe Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Academy Del Sol - Star ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Vesey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Harriet Johnson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | 5.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
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.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #42 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laura N. Banks Elementary is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laura N. Banks Elementary
Laura N. Banks Elementary is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,061 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laura N. Banks Elementary
What grades does Laura N. Banks Elementary serve?
Laura N. Banks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Laura N. Banks Elementary?
Laura N. Banks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura N. Banks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura N. Banks Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laura N. Banks Elementary rank in AZ?
Laura N. Banks Elementary ranks #1,061 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Laura N. Banks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laura N. Banks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Laura N. Banks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laura N. Banks Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laura N. Banks Elementary a charter school?
No, Laura N. Banks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura N. Banks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Laura N. Banks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (520) 908-5700
- Area population (ZIP 85735)
- 10,893
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 85735; 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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