Lakewood Elementary School
Tel:
(845) 639-6320
Lakewood Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lakewood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lakewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2158 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 49% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarkstown Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lakewood Elementary School is Clarkstown North Senior High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Anne M Dorner Middle School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Liberty Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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142 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240 2.1 K-5 491 - New City Clarkstown North Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,329 student
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151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504 2.3 9-12 1,329 - New City New City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
2.9 miles
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467 2.9 K-5 396 - Valley Cottage Valley Cottage School Grades: K-5 | 442 students
3.0 miles
26 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280 3.0 K-5 442 - Haverstraw Haverstraw Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 611 students
3.2 miles
16 Grant St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3400 3.2 4-6 611
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