Enrollment
406
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Elem
Lakeside Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburg, Kansas, enrolling 406 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pittsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowlark Elementary (403 students): Lakeside Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.4:1).
Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students) and Pittsburg Middle School (692 students) alongside Lakeside Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeside Elem compares
Lakeside Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg, which includes Lakeside Elem.
$12,469
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 76.3%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeside Elem a good school?
Lakeside Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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