Serving 721 students in grades 2-4, Lakeside Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, encompassing approximately 62.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeside Intermediate School's student population of 721 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lakeside School District is committed to helping all students grow through learning by preparing them for an ever-changing world and by providing a learning environment which will facilitate the total development of each person.
School Rankings
Lakeside Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Intermediate School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Intermediate School's ranking?
Lakeside Intermediate School is ranked #165 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lakeside Intermediate School often compared to?
Lakeside Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hamilton Elementary School, Lake Hamilton Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Intermediate School?
721 students attend Lakeside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lakeside Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Intermediate School?
Lakeside Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Intermediate School offer ?
Lakeside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Intermediate School part of?
Lakeside Intermediate School is part of Lakeside School District (Garland).
School Reviews
Review Lakeside Intermediate School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
