Nestled within walking distance of hundreds of residential homes and apartments in North Tempe, Laird Elementary serves more than 650 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Tempe School District No. 3.
Although students here have tested below average in math and reading test scores compared to the rest of Arizona, the school has recently become a one-to-one technology school. To help make educational resources and tools more accessible to everyone, all kindergarteners now receive an iPad while all other students receive Chromebooks to assist with their schoolwork.
Laird also offers AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program for college prep and career-focused learning beyond the classroom including public speaking and organizational skills as well as field trips to universities.
Aside from classes, Laird minds students’ overall health and well-being with an on-site nurse and counselor five days a week. The school also provides access to a psychologist, free breakfast and lunches for all students, and after-school childcare which is available through the local Boys & Girls Club.
For more well-rounded enrichment, Laird Leopards can participate in after school clubs such as robotics and coding, as well as a number of team sports including football, soccer, basketball, cross country, and spirit line.
Laird Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1500 N Scovel St,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Erika De Rienzo
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
9%
State Average
48%
Science
15%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
498:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
57.2%
Native American
14.4%
White
12.6%
Black
10%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/8/2020
so i go to that school and I hate it their like when someone gets builled they do nothing about it and they make the other person say sorry and they don't get in trouble and the food there is so clod and gross and the milk is out of date and they have an food for the older kids and the teachers and staff and just sometimes just so rude and get in trouble for little things like it is just no. I recommend do not to enroll your kids here at Laird Elementary School.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/21/2024
Administration and teachers have been supportive and collaborative in my kids education.
11/17/2022
Great school lots of communication. My daughter loves this school
10/29/2017
just started there cuz Connolly was a disaster
12/17/2016
My children started going to Laird this year. From day one the difference from other schools was remarkable. Right away teachers and staff realized my son had fallen behind on reading and wanted to meet with me to discuss the options. My son works with a team of specialists and teachers to ensure he...
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Attendance Zone
About North Tempe
List Price Range
$303K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$505,253
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Household Income
$91,904
% of College Grads
47.5%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,596 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Indian Bend Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
North Linear Park
Tempe Women's Club Park
- Grills
- Trails
- Pickleball
North Bank Linear Park
- Boating
- Lake
- Volleyball
Moeur Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Papago Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Evelyn Hallman Park
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