- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050867001525
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050867001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lakeside High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 103.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 050867001525 · Hot Springs, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 12:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Intermediate School (721 students)
Lakeside High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 103.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside High School
1,107 students
- Lakeside Inter
Lakeside Intermediate School
721 students
- Lakeside Prima
Lakeside Primary School
583 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior High School
581 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
546 students
What this shows Lakeside High School reports 1,107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Lakeside High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeside School District reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside High School
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 High School?
32.7% of students at Lakeside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside School District?
Besides Lakeside High School, Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside Intermediate School (721 students), Lakeside Primary School (583 students), and Lakeside Junior High School (581 students). See the Lakeside School District district page for the complete list.