- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lakeside Intermediate School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 050867001401 · Hot Springs, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 17.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (1,107 students)
Lakeside Intermediate School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,107 students
- This school
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 Intermediate School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Intermediate School compares
Lakeside Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,458
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 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 (~721 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.