Laird Elementary School

About Laird Elementary School

Laird Elementary School is an excellent public school located in the heart of West Seattle. It has a long history of providing quality education to children of all ages. The school provides a safe, warm and nurturing environment for its students and staff. The school has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education that is tailored to each individual student’s needs. Laird Elementary offers a wide range of classes and activities including art, music, physical education, and foreign language. The school also has an active parent-teacher association that works to ensure the best possible educational experience for the students. The school also has a strong emphasis on community involvement and volunteerism. The school is committed to helping children develop a strong sense of self-worth, respect for others, and a commitment to learning. Laird Elementary is truly a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	1500 N Scovel St Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone:	(480) 941-2440
Site:	–
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	496 students

Overview Laird Elementary School

Laird Elementary School serves 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Laird Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Laird Elementary School

Laird Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Laird Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.