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#1355 of 2,006 schools in AZ

V H Lassen Elementary School

Elementary School · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Phoenix, AZ

A Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

909 W VINEYARD RD, Phoenix, AZ 85041

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,789
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at V H Lassen Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 V H Lassen 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$70,555

Median home value

$310,100

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Math and Science South MountainCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–80.6 mi943Compare →
John R Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.6 mi348Compare →
Ignacio Conchos SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–80.7 mi346Compare →
St Catherine of Siena Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–80.8 mi175Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#8 of 18
District spending per student
$14,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

V H Lassen Elementary School is listed in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About V H Lassen Elementary School

V H Lassen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about V H Lassen Elementary School

What grades does V H Lassen Elementary School serve?

V H Lassen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend V H Lassen Elementary School?

V H Lassen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at V H Lassen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at V H Lassen Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does V H Lassen Elementary School rank in AZ?

V H Lassen Elementary School ranks #1,355 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is V H Lassen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

V H Lassen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 V H Lassen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, V H Lassen Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is V H Lassen Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is V H Lassen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, V H Lassen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
Area population (ZIP 85041)
63,881
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.1
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 85041; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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