Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Elementary serves the southeast part of Tomball, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.7 square miles. The average drive time to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with distances from the school to the nearest edge of the zone averaging 1.2 miles and extending up to 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lakewood Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
756 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Tomball Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakewood Elementary School located?
Lakewood Elementary School is located in the Gettysburg neighborhood of Tomball, TX.
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