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 Schools
School Details
Head of School
Erika De Rienzo
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
11%
State Average
44%
Science
19%
State Average
31%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/12/2020
My experience with Laird was very not good. There multiple incidents where I did not feel safe at that school. The teachers are very not good.
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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List Price Range
$303K - $802K
Homes For Sale
25
Average Home Value
$496,952
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Average Household Income
$91,904
% of College Grads
47.5%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,578 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.5%
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- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
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Indian Bend Park
- Basketball
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- Picnic Area
North Linear Park
Tempe Women's Club Park
- Grills
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- Pickleball
North Bank Linear Park
- Boating
- Lake
- Volleyball
Moeur Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Papago Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
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Laird Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Tempe, AZ and is served by the Tempe Elementary Schools in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Laird Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $496,952. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coronado High School, McClintock High School, Ville De Marie Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tempe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laird Elementary School.