Serving 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Elementary serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
866 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
866 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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