Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laura N. Banks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura N. Banks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laura N. Banks Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
We are a strong community of teachers, students, staff, parents, and volunteers that create a welcoming, positive learning environment; which promotes academic excellence for all, recognizing individual needs of students.
School Mascot
Bobcat
School Rankings
Laura N. Banks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura N. Banks Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura N. Banks Elementary School's ranking?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laura N. Banks Elementary School?
288 students attend Laura N. Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Laura N. Banks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura N. Banks Elementary School?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laura N. Banks Elementary School offer ?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura N. Banks Elementary School part of?
Laura N. Banks Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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