Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lakewood Park Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Park Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2678 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
39%
21%
White
26%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Park Elementary School is ranked #2678 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lakewood Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawnwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Park Elementary School?
636 students attend Lakewood Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lakewood Park Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Park Elementary School?
Lakewood Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakewood Park Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lakewood Park Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Park Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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