Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lakewood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #285 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 94% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lakewood Elementary School is Saint Albans High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hayes Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Albans Hayes Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 454 students10
0.8 miles
830 Strawberry Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222 0.8 6-8 454 - Saint Albans Central Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 399 students10
1.0 miles
900 Helene Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226 1 PK-5 399 - Saint Albans Saint Albans High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,028 student10
1.2 miles
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212 1.2 9-12 1,028 - Saint Albans Alban Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 328 students10
1.5 miles
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234 1.5 PK-5 328 - Saint Albans George C. Weimer Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 174 students10
2.1 miles
3040 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205 2.1 PK-5 174
School Reviews
| 5 I am a single working mom (nurse) and planning to relocate to Saint Albans. I would like to know if your elementary schools offer a before and after program for working parents
Thank you for your time - Posted by Parent - jo60r |
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