Enrollment
721
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050867001401
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050867001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Intermediate School
Lakeside Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Hot Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside High School (1,107 students) and Lakeside Primary School (583 students) alongside Lakeside Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Lakeside Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Lakeside Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeside School District, which includes Lakeside Intermediate School.
$11,269
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 35.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Intermediate School
How many students attend Lakeside Intermediate School?
Lakeside Intermediate School has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Intermediate School is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Intermediate School?
38.8% of students at Lakeside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Intermediate School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Intermediate School?
Lakeside Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
Is Lakeside Intermediate School a good school?
Lakeside Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arkansas schools. 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 Lakeside School District?
Besides Lakeside Intermediate School, Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside High School (1,107 students), Lakeside Primary School (583 students), and Lakeside Junior High School (581 students). See the Lakeside School District district page for the complete list.
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