Lakeside Elementary School in Pine Bluff, AR, serves 269 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 14%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the Pine Bluff School District average of 10%.
Reading proficiency stands at 14% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 40% but slightly higher than the district average of 13%.
Science proficiency was 14% in 2022, below the state average of 36% but above the district average of 12%.
Graduation rates have improved from 70% in 2021 to 73% in 2023 but remain lower than the state average of 88% and approximately equal to the district rate of 74%.
The student body is predominantly Black (91%) with 9% White, and 68% of students are eligible for free lunch, reflecting a consistent high level of socioeconomic need over the last several years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
19%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
57%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
269 students attend Lakeside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lakeside Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Elementary School offer ?
Lakeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lakeside Elementary School part of?
Lakeside Elementary School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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