Lakewood Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Lakewood Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
128 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools.

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