Laguna Elementary School

Summary:

Laguna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving around 370 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Scottsdale Unified District, which is ranked 77 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laguna Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates generally on par with or slightly lower than the Scottsdale Unified District averages. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Laguna Elementary ranks highly for its male students, Hispanic students, and special education students compared to other Arizona elementary schools.

While Laguna Elementary outperforms the nearby Pueblo Elementary and Anasazi Elementary schools in academic proficiency, the highly ranked Cheyenne Traditional School and Sonoran Sky Elementary School demonstrate even stronger academic performance than Laguna Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10475 E Lakeview Dr
       Scottsdale, AZ  85258-4962


(480) 484-2400

District: Scottsdale Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,408 Help


Students who attend Laguna Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountainside Middle School
High:    Desert Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Compare Details Laguna Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 11th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Hispanic (12.7%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 18 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laguna Elementary School is $10,408, which is the 5th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Scottsdale Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laguna Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laguna Elementary School 186th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Laguna Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scottsdale Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Unified District 77th 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 90.45 40th 1062 96.2%
2010 90.01 59th 1090 94.6%
2011 90.80 51st 1075 95.3%
2012 90.19 29th 1141 97.5%
2013 86.48 87th 1158 92.5%
2014 85.44 140th 1079 87.0%
2015 82.47 148th 955 84.5%
2016 88.68 103rd 1079 90.5%
2017 91.63 76th 1106 93.1%
2018 90.59 92nd 1109 91.7%
2019 87.38 105th 1039 89.9%
2021 83.81 197th 1226 83.9%
2022 67.04 281st 1000 71.9%
2023 87.22 153rd 1245 87.7%
2024 77.68 186th 904 79.4%
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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 46.81 282nd 975 71.1%
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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
2021 77.45 83rd 1201 93.1%
2023 58.66 241st 820 70.6%
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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
2023 65.86 286th 1116 74.4%
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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 85.43 135th 1023 86.8%
2019 85.56 84th 862 90.3%
2021 80.23 224th 1219 81.6%
2022 62.50 273rd 824 66.9%
2023 77.38 244th 1219 80.0%
2024 57.12 222nd 593 62.6%
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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 91.18 76th 1032 92.6%
2019 79.90 138th 850 83.8%
2021 83.52 184th 1220 84.9%
2022 62.77 272nd 830 67.2%
2023 89.68 106th 1216 91.3%
2024 75.16 120th 609 80.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Laguna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.32 421st 620 32.1%
2022 52.95 120th 270 55.6%
2023 48.97 151st 316 52.2%
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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
2021 57.19 242nd 895 73.0%
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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
2021 73.02 223rd 1198 81.4%
2022 52.97 341st 716 52.4%
2023 88.97 70th 1170 94.0%
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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 80.47 118th 720 83.6%
2019 72.17 130th 595 78.2%
2021 73.02 257th 1161 77.9%
2022 50.92 380th 800 52.5%
2023 75.56 197th 1024 80.8%
2024 63.80 153rd 477 67.9%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Open Quote The teachers and administration are completely vested in the kids. My three children are so different from each other and yet they all get exactly what they need on an individual basis. The school has a very close and inclusive community. They have had only 3 principals in 30 years and has been and is A+ rated. I love it. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Open Quote We have been very pleased with our experience at Laguna. Dr. Root does a great job of running things. It is a warm and caring community of parents and teachers. Of course public in an evironment of budget cuts, but the override passed and evident the community cares for a strong education for our kids. The school is very safe and the teachers are accessible. Close Quote



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
1989 571 2 23 8 1 n/a n/a 196 801
1990 815 3 27 32 1 n/a n/a -198 680
1991 685 5 28 35 0 n/a n/a -1 752
1992 774 3 24 26 3 n/a n/a 1 831
1993 886 3 19 19 1 n/a n/a 0 928
1994 810 3 19 27 1 n/a n/a 0 860
1995 992 7 26 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
1996 992 7 26 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
1997 802 4 24 34 2 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 763 9 27 35 2 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 793 7 22 30 3 n/a n/a 0 855
2000 794 7 19 31 4 n/a n/a 0 855
2001 730 10 18 32 4 n/a n/a 0 794
2002 647 12 22 38 5 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 647 12 22 38 5 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 581 14 28 41 7 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 586 16 28 33 6 n/a n/a 0 669
2006 573 13 30 38 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 574 15 31 39 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2008 606 12 44 39 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2009 588 16 53 43 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2010 609 13 48 42 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 615 13 52 38 3 0 1 0 722
2012 553 15 43 41 4 1 5 0 662
2013 514 15 30 40 6 1 5 0 611
2014 488 11 34 33 4 1 4 0 575
2015 442 10 44 39 3 1 7 0 546
2016 397 15 41 42 1 0 4 0 500
2017 350 18 32 34 1 0 5 0 440
2018 294 12 33 37 3 0 2 0 381
2019 304 12 45 42 3 0 3 0 409
2020 276 19 41 48 3 0 1 0 388
2021 261 11 35 36 1 2 5 0 351
2022 267 12 34 51 4 2 7 0 377
2023 267 9 34 47 4 2 7 0 370

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
1989 801 42.7 18.7 n/a
1990 680 36.8 18.4 n/a
1991 752 37.8 19.8 n/a
1992 831 38.8 21.4 n/a
1993 928 41.4 22.4 n/a
1994 860 41.8 20.6 n/a
1995 1059 46.0 23.0 n/a
1996 1059 46.0 23.0 n/a
1997 866 42.7 20.3 n/a
1998 836 42.0 19.9 n/a
1999 855 43.2 19.8 n/a
2000 855 45.7 18.7 n/a
2001 794 45.7 17.4 n/a
2002 724 39.2 18.5 3.5
2003 724 39.2 18.5 3.5
2004 671 36.5 18.4 4.3
2005 669 37.7 17.7 3
2006 658 37.3 17.6 4.6
2007 662 39.6 16.7 6.6
2008 703 44.4 15.8 6.1
2009 701 46.3 15.1 6.6
2010 713 42.1 16.9 3.6
2011 722 40.4 17.8 6.8
2012 662 45.3 14.6 8.8
2013 611 34.3 17.8 9.7
2014 575 33.4 17.2 9
2015 546 30.0 18.2 10.3
2016 500 34.0 14.7 10.6
2017 440 30.0 14.6 13.4
2018 381 35.2 10.8 5.8
2019 409 30.2 13.5 10.8
2020 388 32.3 12.0 11.6
2021 351 28.9 12.1 n/a
2022 377 29.9 12.6 5.3
2023 370 30.0 12.3 11.9

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
1989 801 42.7 18.7 n/a
1990 680 36.8 18.4 n/a
1991 752 37.8 19.8 n/a
1992 831 38.8 21.4 n/a
1993 928 41.4 22.4 n/a
1994 860 41.8 20.6 n/a
1995 1059 46.0 23.0 n/a
1996 1059 46.0 23.0 n/a
1997 866 42.7 20.3 n/a
1998 836 42.0 19.9 n/a
1999 855 43.2 19.8 n/a
2000 855 45.7 18.7 n/a
2001 794 45.7 17.4 n/a
2002 724 39.2 18.5 3.5
2003 724 39.2 18.5 3.5
2004 671 36.5 18.4 4.3
2005 669 37.7 17.7 3
2006 658 37.3 17.6 4.6
2007 662 39.6 16.7 6.6
2008 703 44.4 15.8 6.1
2009 701 46.3 15.1 6.6
2010 713 42.1 16.9 3.6
2011 722 40.4 17.8 6.8
2012 662 45.3 14.6 8.8
2013 611 34.3 17.8 9.7
2014 575 33.4 17.2 9
2015 546 30.0 18.2 10.3
2016 500 34.0 14.7 10.6
2017 440 30.0 14.6 13.4
2018 381 35.2 10.8 5.8
2019 409 30.2 13.5 10.8
2020 388 32.3 12.0 11.6
2021 351 28.9 12.1 n/a
2022 377 29.9 12.6 5.3
2023 370 30.0 12.3 11.9

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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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (57.4%) $61 (21.5%) $387 (136.3%) $56 (19.7%) $04 (1.4%) $60 (21.1%) $284
2020 $97 (1.0%) $234 (2.4%) $429 (4.4%) $8,687 (88.2%) $834 (8.5%) $9,521 (96.6%) $9,852
2021 $86 (0.8%) $518 (4.8%) $689 (6.4%) $9,498 (88.5%) $625 (5.8%) $10,123 (94.4%) $10,727
2022 $295 (2.8%) $761 (7.3%) $1,351 (13.0%) $9,050 (87.0%) $301 (2.9%) $9,352 (89.9%) $10,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laguna Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409370
 9.5%
African American129
 25%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4534
 24.4%
Hispanic4247
 11.9%
Pacific Islander02
White304267
 12.2%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%11.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laguna Elementary School

Students at Laguna Elementary School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Laguna Elementary School.

Laguna Elementary School ranks 186th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Mountainside Middle School
High : Desert Mountain High 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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