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Lakeview Elementary School

3040 W YUCCA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85029Washington Elementary School District (4260) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
455
Students
Total enrolled
$12,508
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 455 students in grades KG–06 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,508 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakeview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades KG–06 with 455 students. The district invests $12,508 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakeview Elementary School

455
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution220 male · 235 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 376 students
Student Composition
22%
56%
9%
Asian2%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino56%
Black9%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040906000927

Academic Outcomes at Lakeview Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 10th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85029

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,508Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,508
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,504
Student Support$2,377
Administration$1,501
Operations$1,876
Other$1,251
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,508 spent per student, an estimated $5,541 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
30%
State government
45.6%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal programs
24.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mountain View Elementary SchoolLookout Mountain SchoolOrangewood SchoolAcacia Elementary School
+21 more
↓
Middle
Palo Verde Middle SchoolMountain Sky Middle SchoolCholla Middle SchoolDesert Foothills Middle School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington Elementary School District (4260) →
Phone: (602)896-5800
NCES ID: 040906000927
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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● 52 opp24% FRL
Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
870 students · 07–08
● 40 opp80% FRL
Elem
Orangewood School
850 students · PK–08
● 52 opp82% FRL
Elem
Acacia Elementary School
788 students · KG–06
● 46 opp75% FRL
Elem
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722 students · PK–06
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Mid
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713 students · 07–08
● 52 opp55% FRL
Elem
Roadrunner Elementary School
691 students · PK–06
● 40 opp88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3040 W YUCCA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85029
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.