Enrollment
353
Elementary
DISTRICT 476 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT (4241)·NCES 040593000483
Larkspur Elementary School
2450 E LARKSPUR DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85032 · (602) 449-3300 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL353 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 25 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 54 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 25% larger than its 6th grade class (44).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
26.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +2.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 26 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Arizona average is about 45 of 100. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26.0% | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| 2022-23 | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| 2021-22 | 33.0% | 25.0% |
| 2020-21 | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| 2018-19 | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| 2017-18 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Larkspur Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #614 of 1,072 ▼ 11 | #389 of 646 ▼ 10 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #759 of 1,072 ▲ 61 | #473 of 646 ▲ 37 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #306 of 930 | #186 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 353 | #801 of 1,223 | #555 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #25 of 991 | #9 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #286 of 1,007 | #200 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.8% | #155 of 721 | #98 of 456 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
353
+30 (+9%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 669
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 9.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 353 | 33.5 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 34.3 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 353 | 34.2 | 10.3:1 | 67% (235) |
| 2020-21 | 323 | 35 | 9.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 496 | 40.1 | 12.4:1 | 71% (351) |
| 2015-16 | 514 | 37 | 13.9:1 | 65% (332) |
| 2010-11 | 501 | 33 | 15.2:1 | 68% (342) |
| 2000-01 | 619 | 36 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 669 | 37 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Larkspur Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (496 to 353); teachers down 17% (40.1 to 33.5).
About Larkspur Elementary School
Larkspur Elementary School is a small elementary school in PHOENIX, Arizona, administered by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). The school's 353 students are in pre-K through 6. Enrollment is 22% lower than the average for elementary schools in Arizona, which is about 451.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) is the district for Larkspur Elementary School. It has 42 schools and 26,183 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Larkspur Elementary School, at 55%. Other students are 28% White, 7% Black, and 6% multiracial. That is higher than the 31% Hispanic share among all Maricopa County residents. The school's diversity index is 61%, meaning two students picked at random have a 61% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at Larkspur Elementary School total 33.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arizona.
Federal survey data for Maricopa County show that the median household income is $89,300, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Maricopa County is home to 1,352 public schools and about 725,139 public school students.
The nearest other public school, BASIS Phoenix, is about 0.5 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Larkspur Elementary School falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal data show a 9% enrollment rise, from 323 in 2020-21 to 353 in 2024-25. Students per teacher rose from 9.2 in 2020-21 to 10.6 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Larkspur Elementary School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Pinnacle High SchoolHigh · 2,430 students
- Paradise Valley High SchoolHigh · 1,900 students
- Horizon High SchoolHigh · 1,767 students
- North Canyon High SchoolHigh · 1,560 students
- Shadow Mountain High SchoolHigh · 1,080 students
- Mountain Trail Middle SchoolMiddle · 835 students
Other schools in PHOENIX
- Arizona Virtual AcademyCombined · 4,476 students
- Trevor Browne High SchoolHigh · 2,850 students
- Desert Vista High SchoolHigh · 2,761 students
- Maryvale High SchoolHigh · 2,532 students
- Pinnacle High SchoolHigh · 2,430 students
- Sunnyslope High SchoolHigh · 2,322 students
Other Larkspur Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Larkspur Elementary. Larkspur Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- Larkspur Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 849 students
- Larkspur Elementary SchoolLEANDER, TX · 834 students
- Larkspur Elementary SchoolLARKSPUR, CO · 161 students
Nearby schools
- BASIS Phoenix0.5 mi · 781
- BASIS Phoenix Primary1.0 mi · 792
- Hidden Hills Elementary School1.0 mi · 259
- Desert Cove Elementary School1.0 mi · 414
- Shea Middle School1.3 mi · 476
- Shadow Mountain High School1.3 mi · 1,080
Frequently asked questions
About Larkspur Elementary SchoolHow large is Larkspur Elementary School?
Larkspur Elementary School enrolls approximately 353 students in grades PK-06.
Is Larkspur Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Larkspur Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larkspur Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Larkspur Elementary School is approximately 10.6:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Larkspur Elementary School?
At Larkspur Elementary School, the student body is approximately 28% White, 55% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Larkspur Elementary School?
Larkspur Elementary School is overseen by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in Maricopa County.
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