Laguna Elementary School

Summary:

Laguna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 394 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Flowing Wells Unified District, which is ranked 310 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laguna Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the district and state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points. The school has a very high percentage of students (around 92%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, Laguna Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 13:1, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District, such as J. Robert Hendricks Elementary and Robert Richardson Elementary, perform significantly better academically than Laguna Elementary, with higher proficiency rates and higher SchoolDigger rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just the district may be contributing to Laguna's underperformance. Addressing the challenges faced by Laguna Elementary will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions and additional resources to support the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5001 N Shannon Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85705-1048


(520) 696-8450

District: Flowing Wells Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,142 Help


Students who attend Laguna Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Flowing Wells Junior High School
High:    Flowing Wells High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.8%
White:
20.8%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laguna Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.8%), White (20.8%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Flowing Wells Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laguna Elementary School is $9,142, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laguna Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Flowing Wells Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flowing Wells Unified District 183rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laguna Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 45.74 594th 1062 44.1%
2010 36.78 709th 1090 35.0%
2011 44.42 591st 1075 45.0%
2012 36.96 792nd 1141 30.6%
2013 41.15 719th 1158 37.9%
2014 46.05 586th 1079 45.7%
2015 39.32 508th 955 46.8%
2016 25.71 801st 1079 25.8%
2017 25.67 810th 1106 26.8%
2018 25.09 814th 1109 26.6%
2019 21.26 809th 1039 22.1%
2021 20.37 988th 1226 19.4%
2022 17.14 808th 1000 19.2%
2023 22.29 957th 1245 23.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.41 723rd 1027 29.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.14 359th 975 63.2%
2023 19.32 401st 451 11.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.60 230th 417 44.8%
2021 32.55 835th 1201 30.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.93 606th 820 26.1%
2023 26.35 873rd 1116 21.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.99 248th 423 41.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.89 760th 1023 25.7%
2019 38.78 495th 862 42.6%
2021 20.17 1008th 1219 17.3%
2023 26.05 881st 1219 27.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.77 809th 1032 21.6%
2021 22.66 956th 1220 21.6%
2023 18.22 1032nd 1216 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.44 79th 289 72.7%
2023 36.67 398th 607 34.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.31 692nd 911 24.0%
2019 30.73 477th 709 32.7%
2021 25.86 932nd 1198 22.2%
2023 23.11 951st 1170 18.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.35 669th 720 7.1%
2021 17.44 1064th 1161 8.4%
2022 11.04 760th 800 5.0%
2023 22.67 848th 1024 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Laguna Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 561 11 0 65 4 n/a n/a -110 531
1989 459 19 0 79 4 n/a n/a 3 564
1990 491 15 1 89 10 n/a n/a -47 559
1991 480 10 0 90 6 n/a n/a -106 480
1992 396 1 0 77 9 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 393 4 0 61 12 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 375 3 2 81 8 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 304 6 2 91 6 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 304 6 2 91 6 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 377 7 1 131 8 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 338 9 0 138 7 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 354 8 0 178 10 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 331 8 0 187 11 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 310 7 0 199 8 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 258 3 1 227 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 258 3 1 227 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 217 5 2 251 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 205 10 3 256 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 187 10 6 261 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2007 184 9 7 288 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 154 8 10 313 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 131 7 9 327 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 143 5 8 309 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 142 8 6 302 3 0 0 0 461
2012 139 9 4 332 7 0 0 0 491
2013 143 5 2 342 9 1 1 0 503
2014 119 6 0 289 10 0 1 0 425
2015 123 4 1 259 10 0 1 0 398
2016 118 5 1 256 5 0 0 0 385
2017 98 5 1 275 6 0 0 0 385
2018 95 4 1 276 6 0 0 0 382
2019 97 5 1 262 4 0 2 0 371
2020 132 0 0 235 4 0 7 0 378
2021 82 1 1 245 5 0 2 0 336
2022 81 14 1 270 6 1 6 0 379
2023 82 19 0 283 3 2 5 0 394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laguna Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 27.3 19.4 n/a
1989 564 24.8 22.7 n/a
1990 559 26.8 20.8 n/a
1991 480 22.8 21.0 n/a
1992 483 23.8 20.2 n/a
1993 470 25.1 18.7 n/a
1994 469 24.8 18.9 n/a
1995 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
1996 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
1997 524 26.8 19.6 n/a
1998 492 26.8 18.4 n/a
1999 550 26.9 20.4 n/a
2000 537 28.8 18.6 n/a
2001 524 28.1 18.6 n/a
2002 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
2003 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
2004 478 26.0 18.4 n/a
2005 477 26.5 18.0 89.5
2006 467 26.3 17.8 87.8
2007 489 27.3 17.9 85.1
2008 485 29.0 16.7 84.9
2009 475 29.8 15.9 83.8
2010 468 27.8 16.8 85
2011 461 27.4 16.8 85.9
2012 491 27.5 17.8 n/a
2013 503 28.0 17.9 0
2014 425 28.0 15.1 86.4
2015 398 24.0 16.5 89.9
2016 385 24.0 16.0 88.1
2017 385 24.0 16.0 91.2
2018 382 23.0 16.6 87.7
2019 371 22.0 16.8 89.8
2020 378 22.5 16.8 89.7
2021 336 25.5 13.1 n/a
2022 379 26.5 14.3 53.3
2023 394 31.0 12.7 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laguna Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 27.3 19.4 n/a
1989 564 24.8 22.7 n/a
1990 559 26.8 20.8 n/a
1991 480 22.8 21.0 n/a
1992 483 23.8 20.2 n/a
1993 470 25.1 18.7 n/a
1994 469 24.8 18.9 n/a
1995 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
1996 409 22.5 18.2 n/a
1997 524 26.8 19.6 n/a
1998 492 26.8 18.4 n/a
1999 550 26.9 20.4 n/a
2000 537 28.8 18.6 n/a
2001 524 28.1 18.6 n/a
2002 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
2003 492 27.0 18.2 n/a
2004 478 26.0 18.4 n/a
2005 477 26.5 18.0 89.5
2006 467 26.3 17.8 87.8
2007 489 27.3 17.9 85.1
2008 485 29.0 16.7 84.9
2009 475 29.8 15.9 83.8
2010 468 27.8 16.8 85
2011 461 27.4 16.8 85.9
2012 491 27.5 17.8 n/a
2013 503 28.0 17.9 0
2014 425 28.0 15.1 86.4
2015 398 24.0 16.5 89.9
2016 385 24.0 16.0 88.1
2017 385 24.0 16.0 91.2
2018 382 23.0 16.6 87.7
2019 371 22.0 16.8 89.8
2020 378 22.5 16.8 89.7
2021 336 25.5 13.1 n/a
2022 379 26.5 14.3 53.3
2023 394 31.0 12.7 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laguna Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,899 (20.3%) $8,366 (89.3%) $9,369
2020 $2,343 (22.2%) $9,006 (85.4%) $10,549
2021 $3,203 (34.0%) $7,478 (79.4%) $9,422
2022 $2,974 (32.5%) $7,207 (78.8%) $9,142

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laguna Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 809th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 957th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371394
 6.2%
African American519
 280%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic262283
 8%
Pacific Islander02
White9782
 15.5%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%91.9%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Laguna Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Flowing Wells Junior High School
High : Flowing Wells High School

Students at Laguna Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Laguna Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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