- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Village, AR
Lakeside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050864000576
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Village · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Village, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District (Chicot County) · Arkansas
NCES ID 050864000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Lakeside Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 050864000576 · Lake Village, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (277 students)
Lakeside Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside Elementary School
292 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
277 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
190 students
- Eudora Element 83
Eudora Elementary School
83 students
What this shows Lakeside Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Elementary School compares
Lakeside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$16,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Lakeside Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeside School District (Chicot County) reports $16,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eudora Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Village, AR. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lakeside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Elementary School is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Lake Village, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Village, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lakeside School District (Chicot County)?
Besides Lakeside Elementary School, Lakeside School District (Chicot County) also operates Lakeside High School (277 students), Lakeside Middle School (190 students), and Eudora Elementary School (83 students). See the Lakeside School District (Chicot County) district page for the complete list.