Lakewood Elementary School

1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Lakewood Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lakewood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakewood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
35%
20%
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White
51%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
416 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas 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 North Little Rock School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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