Lakeside Elementary School

709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#609 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
66%
63%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Lakeside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeside Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakeside Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Elementary School, Geo E Nettels Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
446 students attend Lakeside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lakeside Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Elementary School offer ?
Lakeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lakeside Elementary School part of?
Lakeside Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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