Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lakeland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeland Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Deepwater, MO, covering approximately 189.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lakeland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeland Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
223 students attend Lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lakeland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Elementary School part of?
Lakeland Elementary School is part of Lakeland R-III School District.
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