- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, KS
Lakeside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201071000202
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lakeside Elem shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 201071000202 · Pittsburg, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg High (1,033 students)
Lakeside Elem shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- Pittsburg Midd
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- Westside Elem
Westside Elem
498 students
- This school 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- Meadowlark Ele 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- Geo E Nettels 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Lakeside Elem reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Elem compares
Lakeside Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Lakeside Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
2 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Elem
How many students attend Lakeside Elem?
Lakeside Elem has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elem is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Elem?
60.2% of students at Lakeside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Elem is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Elem?
Lakeside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lakeside Elem rank among elementary schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Lakeside Elem, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students), Pittsburg Middle School (692 students), and Westside Elem (498 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.