Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1958
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
School Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1959 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #1959 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakewood Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cougar Creek Elementary School, English Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
477 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Lakewood School District.
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