Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside Elementary serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeside Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeside Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lakeside Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School, Maude Trevvett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
397 students attend Lakeside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lakeside Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Elementary School offer ?
Lakeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakeside Elementary School part of?
Lakeside Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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