- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petersburg, VA
Lakemont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakemont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510291001200
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakemont Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 393
- students enrolled
Lakemont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakemont Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Petersburg, VA.
School address
District: Petersburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510291001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Lakemont Elementary grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 510291001200 · Petersburg, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Petersburg High (1,215 students)
Lakemont Elementary grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lakemont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petersburg Hig
Petersburg High
1,215 students
- Vernon Johns M
Vernon Johns Middle
949 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary
574 students
- Cool Spring El
Cool Spring Elementary
540 students
- Pleasants Lane
Pleasants Lane Elementary
493 students
- This school 393
Lakemont Elementary
393 students
What this shows Lakemont Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakemont Elementary compares
Lakemont Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Lakemont Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Petersburg City Public Schools reports $16,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakemont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon Johns Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakemont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Petersburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakemont Elementary
How many students attend Lakemont Elementary?
Lakemont Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petersburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakemont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakemont Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakemont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakemont Elementary is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Petersburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakemont Elementary?
Lakemont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakemont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakemont Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Petersburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Petersburg City Public Schools?
Besides Lakemont Elementary, Petersburg City Public Schools also operates Petersburg High (1,215 students), Vernon Johns Middle (949 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary (574 students). See the Petersburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.