Larkspur Elementary School

larkspur.pvschools.net/

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Larkspur Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. With a curriculum aligned to Arizona state standards, Larkspur emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities designed to help students build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Paradise Valley district, Larkspur provides its students with access to a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child." The school maintains a commitment to collaborative communication with families, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

353

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larkspur Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	195
Black	26
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	5

Hispanic
195 (55.2%)
White
98 (27.8%)
Black
26 (7.4%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-3300
Website:	http://larkspur.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 44