Lakeside Primary School

2841 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lakeside Primary School serves 443 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lakeside Primary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakeside Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
6%
19%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lakeside Primary School often compared to?
Lakeside Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hamilton Primary School, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
443 students attend Lakeside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lakeside Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Primary School offer ?
Lakeside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Primary School part of?
Lakeside Primary School is part of Lakeside School Dist(Garland) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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