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Lakewood Elementary School

14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (913) 239-6500

www.bluevalleyk12.org

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Lakewood Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Lakewood Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

562 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Lakewood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Lakewood Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Lakewood Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#5 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lakewood Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

69%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

77%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

33%

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

51%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lakewood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Blue Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?

Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?

562 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?

Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?

Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?

Lakewood Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education