Lakeview Elementary School, Phoenix AZ

Original Research by School Decision on Lakeview Elementary School

Lakeview Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Phoenix, Arizona, as a regular public school within the Washington Elementary School District. It occupies a spot in a large, sprawling urban center that has long been a hub for services, technology, and manufacturing, and that continues to grow. The school’s own setting is a densely built residential area of the city, where wide, car-oriented streets and a flat grid define the rhythm of daily life.

Academically, the school’s state assessment results from the 2024-25 school year present a mixed picture that varies by subject and grade level. In math, the share of students meeting proficiency was a little higher in third grade than in fourth, and it dropped more noticeably by fifth grade before rising again in sixth. In English language arts, proficiency was lower across the board; third grade had the smallest share of students reaching the benchmark, while sixth grade showed a stronger result. Fifth grade science results, which reflect the only tested science grade, show roughly a quarter of students proficient. When all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single index, Lakeview’s overall proficiency falls below the midpoint when compared with other districts across Maricopa County. A parent considering this school may want to discuss with the staff how the school supports foundational literacy, especially in the early grades.

The student body is diverse in its makeup. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed by white students, and then Black, multiracial, American Indian, and Asian students, in that order. The school enrolls a moderate number of students for a K-6 campus. Information on how many qualify for free or reduced-price meals, how many receive special education services, and how many are English learners is not available in the data provided, so families would need to ask the school directly about these aspects of student support and funding.

The district itself did not have any major recent changes, such as bond measures, curriculum overhauls, or budget shifts, that are reported in the public record. This may reflect stability or simply a quiet period. Lakeview offers a standard elementary program, and the data does not list any specialized magnet or theme offerings such as STEM or language immersion, so the academic pathway is likely a general education curriculum aligned to Arizona state standards.

Housing in the area around the school is moderately priced relative to the national benchmark. The typical home value has seen a slight decline recently, and rents have risen only a little. The cost of owning a home in this part of Phoenix is somewhat lower than the state average, making the neighborhood accessible to a range of households. The broader Phoenix economy, with its concentration of high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, provides a base of employment that many local families rely on.

For a family weighing options, Lakeview Elementary sits in a fast-growing, car-dependent city with a diverse population. Its test results suggest that while there are bright spots in math at certain grades, the school overall is working to lift achievement, particularly in reading. The lack of publicly available details on programs and student support services means that a visit and a conversation with the principal would be a useful next step. The school serves a core neighborhood role in a large district that, based on the information found, has not recently undergone dramatic shifts.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 342%

School 42% · District 31% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 440%

School 40% · District 32% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 529%

School 29% · District 27% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 17 pts below county median

Grade 636%

School 36% · District 26% · ▲ 10 pts above district

even with state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 323%

School 23% · District 23%

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

Grade 435%

School 35% · District 32% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Grade 530%

School 30% · District 27% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 640%

School 40% · District 32% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Science

Grade 525%

School 25% · District 25%

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

This schoolWashington Elementary School District (4260), same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.