Lakeside Primary School

2841 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lakeside Primary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lakeside Primary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakeside Primary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lakeside Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lakeside Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeside Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeside Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Magnet School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
543 students attend Lakeside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lakeside Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Primary School offer ?
Lakeside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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