Larkspur Elementary School

About Larkspur Elementary School

Larkspur Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Larkspur, California. It is part of the Tamalpais Union High School District, and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. At Larkspur Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents in a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, with a focus on rigorous instruction and creative problem solving.
Larkspur Elementary School offers a wide variety of enrichment activities and extracurriculars, including art, music, and physical education classes. The school also has a strong commitment to community service, with regular volunteer opportunities for students and their families. Additionally, the school has a strong commitment to social-emotional learning, providing students with the skills and resources needed to succeed in the classroom and in life.
Larkspur Elementary School is proud to serve the community of Larkspur and its surrounding areas. With its excellent academic programs, commitment to social-emotional learning, and wide array of enrichment activities and extracurriculars, Larkspur Elementary School is an excellent choice for students and their families.

Address:	2450 E Larkspur Dr Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone:	(602) 449-3300
Site:	larkspur.pvschools.net
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	323 students

Overview Larkspur Elementary School

Larkspur Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Larkspur 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 15-19% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Larkspur Elementary School

Larkspur 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 Larkspur Elementary School is 0.61, 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.