Lakeside Primary School

2841 Malvern
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lakeside Primary School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Lakeside Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, covering approximately 62.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.5 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lakeside Primary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakeside Primary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
15%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
19%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
63%
57%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.57

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 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?
583 students attend Lakeside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakeside Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Primary School offer ?
Lakeside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Primary School part of?
Lakeside Primary School is part of Lakeside School District (Garland).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Lakeside Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, covering approximately 62.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.5 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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